2022, Château La Lagune, HAUT-MÉDOC, 3ème Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot A popular 3rd growth of 90 hectares, situated south of Margaux near Cantemerle. Reminding me, like the 2019, of a modern day version of the lovely 1990, the 2022 La Lagune bursts with aromas of dark berries, cassis, licorice and violets. Medium to full bodied, supple and fleshy, it's a broad, sensual wine with velvety tannins and a suave, charming profile. 93 95 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

dried herbs and flowers

wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berries

both dense and light

9% and a pH of 3

aged in 40% new French oak barrels

As is the case at neighbour Château Margaux

with great cellaring potential and complexity

it's elegantly muscular

raw cocoa and game bird precedes a full-bodied

Tannins are fine-grained but plentiful

mint and green peppercorns

Highest amount of Petit Verdot at this estate