Bordeaux
Château La Lagune - Haut-Médoc - Red - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Haut-Médoc
Grape variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
RVF Guide 2019: 94/100
Robert Parker: 94/100
Wine:
With its rich texture and hallmark finesse, the 2019 Haut-Médoc Château La Lagune stands out with its characteristic charm and elegance. Aromas of violet, dark fruits, and chocolate unfold beautifully, enhanced by the precision and generosity of the vintage. This wine is dense, bold, and sensually layered, with a subtle saline note in the finish, making it perfectly suited for long aging. At its debut, we noted its "full body and exceptional structure, hinting at even greater things to come..." Rated 94/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested, meticulous optical sorting. Traditional vinification. Aged in French oak barrels, 50% of which are renewed every year.Color:
Red of beautiful intensity and brightness.Nose:
Rich and intense with beautiful concentrated aromas of black fruits, highlighted by some spicy notes of cedar and herbs.Palate:
Rich and delicate, this wine has a supple tannic structure, a delicate texture, and a long and persistent finish with a hint of wood.
Temperature:
Serve at 16 to 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Suggestions from the estate: poultry with chanterelle mushrooms, roast lamb chop and roasted potatoes, black cherry pie.Cellar aging:
From now until 2044
Château La Lagune is at the pinnacle of its craft. As a member of the prestigious 1855 Grands Crus Classés of Médoc, this estate has long stood among Bordeaux’s elite, consistently producing wines of remarkable finesse and elegance.
Celebrated for its refined structure, depth of flavor, and timeless style, Château La Lagune is one of the most sought-after names today. Its organically farmed, gravelly terroir, combined with state-of-the-art winemaking, ensures its continued excellence.