Chateau La Lagune is a well-respected Left Bank Bordeaux estate, being rated as a Third Growth in the 1855 Classification and the highest-rated estate from the Haut-Medoc AOC. However, it isn’t a flashy name, with its wines fetching very reasonable prices on release and only appreciating on good, long-lived vintages. It is known for a restrained, elegant style similar to the wines of Margaux, as opposed to the more muscular juice from elsewhere in the Medoc.
1985 is considered a classic and solid (albeit not outstanding) Left Bank vintage. Though I haven’t found a definitive source on this bottle’s blend, consensus seems to be around 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 15% Petit Verdot. It comes in at 12.5% ABV.
**Tasting Notes:** Deep ruby with garnet rim. Classic aged Cab-based Bordeaux nose of blackcurrant, black plum, cigar box, gravel, leather, and a touch of Brett. Palate is medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins, and a bit of herbacousness that didn’t come up on the nose. Long, complex finish that starts black-fruited and transitions to earthy. Really lovely, mature BDX — I’d say it’s at peak or slightly past it, but with lots of years left in this spot.
gmb87
Really enjoyed the 2016 I tried last year
barnamos
The color says drink me you beast. Whoever kept it that long did a great job!
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Chateau La Lagune is a well-respected Left Bank Bordeaux estate, being rated as a Third Growth in the 1855 Classification and the highest-rated estate from the Haut-Medoc AOC. However, it isn’t a flashy name, with its wines fetching very reasonable prices on release and only appreciating on good, long-lived vintages. It is known for a restrained, elegant style similar to the wines of Margaux, as opposed to the more muscular juice from elsewhere in the Medoc.
1985 is considered a classic and solid (albeit not outstanding) Left Bank vintage. Though I haven’t found a definitive source on this bottle’s blend, consensus seems to be around 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 15% Petit Verdot. It comes in at 12.5% ABV.
**Tasting Notes:** Deep ruby with garnet rim. Classic aged Cab-based Bordeaux nose of blackcurrant, black plum, cigar box, gravel, leather, and a touch of Brett. Palate is medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins, and a bit of herbacousness that didn’t come up on the nose. Long, complex finish that starts black-fruited and transitions to earthy. Really lovely, mature BDX — I’d say it’s at peak or slightly past it, but with lots of years left in this spot.
Really enjoyed the 2016 I tried last year
The color says drink me you beast. Whoever kept it that long did a great job!