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Lagune 2005

Haut Medoc, Third Growth

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A final blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot from the Frey family, the 2005 is a gorgeous La Lagune, and one of the first great ones under the Frey administration. This wine has a dense ruby/purple color, a beautiful nose of sandalwood, black raspberries, and cassis, silky sweet tannin, medium to full body, and a textured, long, pure mouthfeel and finish. This wine is probably 3-4 years away from prime-time drinking, but it should evolve gorgeously for another 20-25 years.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2044 01 June 2015

This is the finest wine made at this estate since 1982, and possibly the greatest La Lagune of all time. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an exquisite bouquet of spice box, incense, sweet unsmoked cigar tobacco, black cherry liqueur, forest floor, and subtle toasty oak. Reminiscent of a Cote de Nuits grand cru blended with a top-notch Bordeaux, this beauty possesses silky tannins, a broad, savory, expansive mouthfeel, and intrinsic precision as well as elegance. Moreover, this fabulous wine is a relative bargain for the vintage. Seamless and prodigious! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2025 30 April 2008

My tastings this year reconfirmed that 2005 is a reference point vintage for La Lagune. The finest wine they have produced since 1982, it is similar to a hypothetical blend of a grand cru Burgundy and a Bordeaux with its sweet, flowery, black cherry, forest floor, and subtle toasty oak-scented bouquet. It could be a Vosne-Romanee Les Malconsorts from a top producer ... it’s that good. Rich and layered, with silky tannin, a broad, expansive mouthfeel, and an elegant style, it should hit its prime in 5-7 years, and keep for 25 or more.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2032 30 April 2007

Until now, my reference vintage for La Lagune has been 1982, with the 1990 running a close second. However, the 2005 has the potential to be the finest La Lagune I have ever tasted. Dense ruby/purple-colored with sweet, briery, mountain berry notes interwoven with flowers, cherries, pain grille, and spice, it is intense yet elegant with tremendous purity and precision. While always somewhat Burgundian in style, the 2005 possesses more muscle and power than usual. It should be drinkable in 3-4 years, and last for 25 or more. It is a brilliant effort from this chateau.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Healthy, moderately deep crimson. Full, ripe, foxgloves aroma. Meaty and sweet - certainly very ripe. Extremely bumptious and charming. This wine is wagging its tail! Not for the very long term perhaps but wonderfully bright and zappy.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2010-2018 10 April 2006

This popular classed growth displays good Cabernet character with very ripe pure cassis fruit, cedar and mintiness. The palate is very pure and focused with ample black fruits and a plump succulent texture. Well-structured with big supple tannins and nice balancing freshness. Fleshy and more generous than we are used to seeing at La Lagune, this could rival their stellar 1982.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 10 April 2006

Very pretty aromas of crushed raspberries, currants and minerals. Medium-bodied, with a lovely, silky tannin texture and a medium finish. Best La Lagune in a long time. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006