La Lagune (BIO-ORGANIC) - Haut-Médoc 2023

Vinous

91

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 La Lagune, incidentally a wine that for some unfathomable reason I did not taste from barrel, contains no Petit Verdot this year as Caroline Frey, who has since stood down from running the estate, found it did not contain the finesse she was looking for. It has an attractive bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light iodine scents that unfold nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Gentle grip, quite linear and certainly saline, it has a briny finish that just needs a touch more persistence as it feels a bit hard on the landing. Time will soften that up. Pleasant black pepper notes mixed with bay leaf linger on the aftertaste. Fine, but give this three years in bottle.

Jamessuckling.com

95

byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

A linear and refined La Lagune with nutmeg, cedar, spice and berry aromas and hints of plums, bark and dried flowers. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a lightly chewy finish. The tannins stay polished and precise. 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% merlot. From organically grown grapes. Needs three or four years to soften and come together. Try after 2028.

My Bettane + Desseauve

93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Forte couleur, très plein, mais avec un tannin qui a besoin de temps pour se fondre. Cela viendra avec l’élevage.

Yvesbeck.wine

94-95

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

La Lagune offenbart sich mit der für ihn typischen Finesse und Detailtreue. Das Bouquet zeigt viele Nuancen mit Noten von Kräutern, Holunder und Brombeeren. Genau wie das Bouquet hat auch der Gaumen eine Full-HD-Auflösung! Die Tannine sind fein und gehen mit der Säurestruktur einher. Zusammen bilden diese Komponenten Frische und Kraft auf einem Hintergrund von Finesse. Ein Wein von großer Eleganz, dessen Fähigkeit, sich zu profilieren, indem er seine Anlagen flüstert, zu loben ist!

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

This hidden gem of a Haut-Médoc is always worth checking out. The 2023 Château La Lagune reveals a ruby/purple hue as well as classic notes of red and black currants, leafy tobacco, cedary spice, and smoke. It's balanced, medium-bodied, has ample mid-palate depth, and ripe, integrated tannins. It plays in the fresh, lively style of the vintage yet brings beautiful fruit and depth.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Indian spice, flowers, smoke, red pit fruits, and a drop of espresso fill the complex nose. The medium-bodied, palate is elegant, refined, and silky, with lift, and sweetness to the red berries with a touch of chocolate in the end note that fills things out. Drink from 2027-2045. 92-94 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Concentrated spiced plum, billowing red and white roses fragrance, opening to a confident tannic architecture, and an expansive but controlled delivery of textured autumnal fruit. Rose stems and grippy tannnins suggest full ripeness was challenging, but this has character and depth, and lift through the palate. Caroline Frey owner, 30hl/ha yields.

Vinous

92-94

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 La Lagune is a serious wine, but it is also quite backward. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, leather and dried herbs open with some coaxing. The 2023 is going to need time to come together. Its aromatic intensity and overall persistence suggest it has a bright future. Tasted two times.

Falstaff

93

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Dark ruby colour, purple reflections, brightening on the rim. Fresh cherries, fine cassis, inviting wild berries, attractive bouquet. Juicy, elegant, ripe cherry fruit, fine fruitiness, round tannins, good freshness, remains persistent, mineral, with good prospects.

The Wine Independent

88-90

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/28/2024

La Lagune 2023 has a deep garnet-purple color. It pops from the glass with notes of fresh, juicy plums, black cherries, and redcurrants, leading to hints of wild thyme, black olives, and damp soil. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers just enough black fruit and savory flavors, with a chewy texture and a minerally finish.

Alexandre Ma

93-94

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Wine Advocate

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe4/26/2024

The 2023 La Lagune, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, reveals bright aromas of dark wild berries, flowers, cassis and spices. Medium-bodied, supple and enveloping, with a perfectly balanced mid-palate, it’s elegant and charming with an ethereal, fruity finish. This is an excellent rendition of this terroir.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

A subtle yet plush La Lagune with black olives, blackberries and hints of chocolate and hazelnut. Medium body with fine, polished tannins and a savory finish. There's a crunchy feel to it and it’s layered and deep at the end. 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% merlot. No petit verdot.