Chateau Lanessan - Haut-Medoc 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Lanessan has quite a high-toned bouquet for the property, much showier than usual, although I appreciate the attractive black cherry and boysenberry fruit laced with cedar and sous-bois. The medium-bodied palate is quite bold and assertive, offering chewy tannins and good depth; what it lacks in finesse, it compensates in sheer substance. This may well improve with continued bottle age.

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/3/2019

The 2018 Lanessan is a striking Haut-Médoc. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2018 has so much to offer. Bright floral notes and soft, pliant red plum fruit give the wine tons of immediacy and pure appeal. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Smoky, dark red fruits, tobacco and black currants on the nose and you also find the same on the medium-full/bodied palate as it hits the right notes. The wine is bright, crisp and fruity, with loads of juicy currants in the finish. The wine was made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The 2018 Lanessan is deep garnet-purple colored with black cherries, cassis, mulberries and baked plums on the nose with herbs, earth and tea hints. Medium to full-bodied, it is a little chewy and herbal with the oak poking through on the finish.