Château La Lagune Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Stefan Dolhain

There is something special about La Lagune. In my younger days I read an interview with Émile Peynaud where he stated that in the whole of the Médoc there are only a handful of wines that can support 100% new oak: the first growths, Leoville-las-Cases, and maybe La Lagune as it is the most aromatic. The times have changed ever since, but there is some truth in the aromatic side of La Lagune. While I have good memories of some older vintages (1970 and 1982 come to mind), the wines have never been better than under the reign of Caroline Frey. This 2019 is absolutely gorgeous. After 10 minutes in the glass it displays black and red fruits, cedar wood and spices with a hint of lead pencil. In the mouth the 14,5 abv. goes unnoticed as elegance supremes over power. It combines Margaux-like silky finesse with Pessac-Léognan spiciness, the latter especially in the impressively long finish. Moreover it's amazing value.

Andrew Cullimore

Medium deep ruby , ruby rim . Quite rich and rounded , spicy blackcurrant , violet and some wet stone . Quite rounded and rich , dark cassis , dark plum , touch of spice, toast and mineral hints . Alcohol is just noticeable but doesn’t dominate . Gritty but ripe tannins and balanced acidity . Medium length . Needs another 5-7 years and will last well a further 5-10 .