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Château La Lagune 1970

Vin rouge | 3rd Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc AC

Château La Lagune, located in Ludon-Médoc on the left bank of the Garonne River, produces a Bordeaux Third Growth wine that blends the Médoc's iconic grape varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot – to create wines renowned for their balance, finesse and elegance across the vintages.
CHF 129.00 (75cl)
CHF 129.00 (75cl)
CHF 17.20/10cl
  • France Bordeaux
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
    Merlot
Awards and reviews from professionals
  • 89 100
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    Quite a deep garnet core. A surprisingly sweet, fragrant almost floral nose with notes of backed cherries and tar. The palate has sharp acidity, very fresh, well-knit with simple black fruits. Not a complex wine, but a testament to how well balanced, rather than powerful wines can age. Raisins on the finish. This will not improve so drink now. Impressive for a 1970. Tasted May 2004. Neal Martin. May 2004.
  • 93 100
    James Suckling
    I found this in a wine bar in Tokyo as well. This is a fascinating red that starts off slightly musty and earthy - reductive. It was decanted before serving. But after about five to ten minutes in the decanter, it starts to show flowers and dried berry character with spices. It even has hints of custard. It's full to medium body, with fine tannins and a fresh and beautiful finish. It's balanced and beautiful right now. I remember drinking this numerous times in Paris in the late 1980s and it had similar balance. A timeless and pretty wine. 93 points. February 2014.

Features

Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Haut Médoc
Wine type Vin rouge
Designation 3rd Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc AC
Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Serving temperature 16 - 18 ° C
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Château La Lagune 1970
CHF 129.00 (75cl)
CHF 129.00 (75cl)
Colour
Colour

Deep garnet red.

Nose
Nose

Sweet, fragrant bouquet with a floral touch. Notes of cooked cherries and tar.

Palate
Palate

On the palate, it has lively acidity, lovely freshness and good structure with aromas of black fruit. Not a complex wine, but a testament to how well-balanced wines can age.

Château La Lagune

Château La Lagune

Established in Ludon around 1587, on the Garonne alluvial terrace overlooking the Palu, La Lagune reached the rank of Grand Cru in 1855. Since 2000, the Frey family has owned the Château La Lagune estate, which was certified organic in 2016.
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