Ch.La Lagune 2014 750ml

Wine Advocate #218, Apr 30, 2015 by Neal Martin
It has well-defined bouquet, a little broody at first, but opening with chalky scents, tobacco and a touch of graphite, the higher percentage of Cabernet lending it a Pauillac like personality. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, quite citric acidity but supported by adequate black fruit. This is a classic La Lagune that I think will fill out with barrel maturation (50% new) and turn into a mighty fine La Lagune that will settle at the top of my banded score.

La Lagune's history began in the 16th Century, under Henri IV, when Dutch polder technicians began to plant vines on the land that had been reclaimed from the sea. But it was in the 18th Century,1730, with the construction of the "chartreuse"(mansion) by Baron Louis (architect of bordeaux's Grand Theatre), that the domain finally settled into its wine-growing role. It remained in the powerful Bordeaux family, De Seze for many generations, until the 1855 Classification, which gave it sought-after distinction Third Grand Cru Classe.
La Lagune had hit hard times and fallen into disrepair when Georges Brunet bought it in 1954. He replanted the vineyards and totally renovated the chai. By the time he sold it to the Ayala Champagne firm in 1961, the property had been transformed.
Since then, true to form, La Lagune has always basked in the love of amateurs and professionals. Jean-Francois Moueix, owner of the Duclos Establishment, Bordeaux trades since 1886, confirms it: "The Chateau la Lagune is now considered a Second Grand Cru."

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