Unquestionably the greatest La Lagune until the 2005 was conceived.
The beautiful 2nd wine from Ch. Haut Bages Liberal is drinking perfectly now. The chateau notes : We then had the certainty that 2015 would be a great vintage. The specific water conditions were favorable to the concentration and maturation of the tannin...
This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Ch. Ausone. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Fonbel, composed mainly of Merlot with splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and Petit Verdot, is scented of warm black plums, bla...
The 1982 Sociando-Mallet is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, picked from September 17 to October 3. It has a lovely bouquet of red currant and cranberry fruit, warm bricks (terracotta?), a touch of Marm...
Just a hint currant bushl on the nose. This is loaded with healthy tannins on the palate that drive the long finish. Quite an uncompromising young wine that will be better from 2020, but the fundamental harmony is very convincing. Full and flavorful.
The 2016 La Lagune has a classic tobacco and cedar bouquet with fine delineation and nicely integrated oak. The medium-bodied palate offers gentle grip on the entry and plenty of tarry black fruit. A touch of mint emerges toward the linear but impressivel...
...The 2020 La Lagune is a real standout...."