La Lagune - Haut-Médoc 2019

Alexandre Ma

93 / 100

par Alexandre Ma le 11/05/2022

The nose is well-detailed, featuring mild blackberry, blueberry, and some spiciness of vanilla and star anise. Judging from the current performance, the aromas are a bit modest, but those cashmere-like tannins and fluent acidity establish together a flawless structure and classic balance on the palate. ??????,?????????????,???????????????????????,??????????????????????????????????????,??????????

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/05/2022

Plenty of chocolate, tobacco and blackcurrant character on the nose. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins that are polished and present. Long and intense. This is rather tight and mouth-puckering. Give it time to soften. Very structured. From organically grown grapes. Better after 2025.

Jeb DUNNUCK

94 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 12/04/2022

The 2019 Château La Lagune is terrific and well worth seeking out. Ripe dark cherries, currants, smoky tobacco, and cedar pencil notes define this utterly classic, medium-bodied, balanced Haut-Médoc. With plenty of tannins as well as good concentration, it's going to hit maturity in 7-8 years and have two decades or more of longevity if properly stored. It's an impeccably put together wine. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc.

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

par William Kelley le 07/04/2022

Wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries and cassis mingled with hints of dark chocolate, pencil shavings and violets, the 2019 La Lagune is medium to full-bodied, broad and sensual, its ample core of fruit framed by polished tannins and succulent acids. In its elegant, generous style, it's reminiscent of a modern-day version of the brilliant 1990.

Vinous

94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2022

The 2019 La Lagune is fabulous. A wine of power, depth and tension, the 2019 is compelling right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, rose petal, sweet pipe tobacco and blood orange lend striking complexity. Persistent and engaging, the 2019 is a thrilling La Lagune loaded with classy, personality and pedigree. It's one of the best recent vintages I can remember tasting. Don't miss it!

Vinous

94 / 100

par Neal Martin le 17/02/2022

The 2019 La Lagune is focused yet nuanced and complex on the nose of blackberry, raspberry, wet clay and light tobacco scents. The medium-bodied palate features fine-grained tannins, good structure and a noticeable marine influence that defines the impressively persistent finish. Everything is in place for one of the best La Lagune releases in recent years.

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 15/07/2020

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 La Lagune bursts from the glass with vivacious notes of crushed black and red currants, boysenberries and wild blueberries plus nuances of wild thyme, woodsmoke, cinnamon toast and pencil lead with a touch of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, the palate is tightly wound, offering loads of very finely stacked black fruit, baking spice and mineral layers with a solid frame of ripe, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with lots of savory sparks. Shimmering with energy, this 2019 La Lagune is a real head-turner!

WeinWisser

17 / 20

le 07/07/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

93 / 100

par Bettane & Desseauve le 03/07/2020

16,5

Vinous

91-93 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 18/06/2020

The 2019 La Lagune is superb. Medium in body, yet beautifully resonant, the 2019 is understated at first, but opens up with a bit of time in the glass. Dark red cherry, red plum, licorice, mint, blood orange and dried flowers add striking layers of nuance. The 2019 is a gorgeous La Lagune. I loved it.

Vinous

92-94 / 100

par Neal Martin le 16/06/2020

The 2019 La Lagune has a finely chiseled bouquet, a mélange of red and black fruit, touches of damp clay, undergrowth and cedar developing with time. These aromatics are very nuanced and deserve time, not impactful but intellectual. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins. Very linear and correct in style, it feels fresh and sapid, though I would have liked more flair to show through on the saline finish. Still, I like the grip and I suspect it will give 25-30 years drinking pleasure.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

par James Suckling le 04/06/2020

This shows very good concentration of ripe fruit in the center palate with medium body, ripe tannins and a wet-earth, berry and bark aftertaste. Lots of tannins and structure at the end. Solid. From organically grown grapes.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

91 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 20/05/2020

16,25

The World of Fine Wines

93-94 / 100

par Michael Schuster le 13/05/2020

Dense and subtly minerally to smell; full and fresh and finely tannic, a lovely balance;
both rich and fleshy, but also tautly contained, ripe in blackcurrant Cabernet fruit, freshly
defined, shot through with fine mineral aromas, all framed by a particularly delicately textured tannin; long and complex, mouthcoatingly aromatic, and with great gravel-scented length to finish. A very refined, most complete, elegant and aristocratic La Lagune. Beautiful wine, the finest yet? So fine-textured that it is likely to be accessible relatively early, given its quality.