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Chateau la Lagune (2003)

Chateau la Lagune 2003

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Winery:
Chateau La Lagune
Region:
France > Bordeaux > Haut-médoc
Type:
Red Wine
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Drink Dates:
2013 - 2030
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Winemakers Notes

Tasting Notes :Thankfully, this wonderful estate, which provided me with many memorable drinking experiences in the 1970s and 1980s, has rebounded from a period of mediocrity. The 2003 and 2004 offerings from La Lagune are the finest back-to-back vintages they have produced in over fifteen years. Kudos to the Frey family, who also purchased the Rhone Valley flagship firm of Paul Jaboulet-Aine in 2005. Their daughter, Caroline Frey, is the oenologist at La Lagune. The sexy, up-front, evolved 2003 La Lagune exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue as well as big nose of cedar, spice box, black cherry read more...

What to Expect

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

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Source: Decanter
05/16/08

Rating: 3/5 - As reviewed by Decanter. (15.5 points)

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Source: Wine Advocate
04/07/08

Rating: (88-90) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 152 on Apr-04.

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Source: Wine Advocate
04/07/08

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06.

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Source: Wine Advocate
04/07/08

Rating: (88-90) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 158 on Apr-05.

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