Lanessan 2009

Haut Medoc, Cru bourgeois

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Tasting Notes
Ripe black currant fruit with some cedar wood, licorice and wood spice are all present in this generously endowed, concentrated, low-acid Lanessan. The tannins are silky, and the overall impression is one of elegance, plumpness and beautiful intensity. This is a sleeper of the vintage and one that should only improve over the next several years and merit an outstanding rating. It should keep for up to two decades. Score: 89 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2032 01 March 2012
Generally a St.-Julien/Pauillac-like offering, the 2009 Lanessan seems more explosive and concentrated than prior vintages. I’m not sure it is the finest I have ever tasted, but it boasts a dense purple color as well as copious creme de cassis, cedar wood, underbrush, and spice notes. Beautiful opulence, silky tannins, and a long finish suggest this sleeper of the vintage will drink well for 2-3 decades. (Tasted once.) Score: 90 - 92 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2040 01 April 2010
An Haut Medoc bordering St Julien, just to the south of Gruaud Larose and planted on gravel soils, Lanessan is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, with vineyards dating back to 1310. A 4th growth in 1815, Lanessan was omitted from the 1855 classification because its owner at the time thought it ‘bureaucratic nonsense’and did not submit samples. Now it is known for producing traditional claret with good ageing potential. Often of Classed Growth quality, at inexpensive prices. The 2009 is full of rich blackberry fruit, smooth with a fine finish - possibly the greatest Lanessan ever made Score: 89 - 91 Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010
Good smoky cassis nose and flavours that show its proximity to Saint-Julien, good balance, length and class. Drink 2014-20. (16+ points) Score: 16 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2014-2020 01 April 2010
Aromas of sandalwood and berries. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. A little one-dimensional, but should come out very well. Score: 86 - 89 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2010
Tasted at Vintex. The excellent Lanessan ’09 sports a tightly-wound nose that is well defined with blackberry, plum and cedar, earthy notes coming through with time. This demonstrated much more sense of terroir than other Medoc 2009s. The palate is full-bodied with good fruit concentration, fine balance with a rounded supple blackberry and cedar finish that retains Médocian typicité. This is a great Lanessan that should drink well over 10-15 years. Tasted March 2010. Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 29 March 2010
Dark crimson. Toasty and appetising on the nose. Thick and dense and succulent, too. Good balance! Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2018 28 February 2010

Tasting Notes

Ripe black currant fruit with some cedar wood, licorice and wood spice are all present in this generously endowed, concentrated, low-acid Lanessan. The tannins are silky, and the overall impression is one of elegance, plumpness and beautiful intensity. This is a sleeper of the vintage and one that should only improve over the next several years and merit an outstanding rating. It should keep for up to two decades.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2032 01 March 2012

Generally a St.-Julien/Pauillac-like offering, the 2009 Lanessan seems more explosive and concentrated than prior vintages. I’m not sure it is the finest I have ever tasted, but it boasts a dense purple color as well as copious creme de cassis, cedar wood, underbrush, and spice notes. Beautiful opulence, silky tannins, and a long finish suggest this sleeper of the vintage will drink well for 2-3 decades. (Tasted once.)

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2040 01 April 2010

An Haut Medoc bordering St Julien, just to the south of Gruaud Larose and planted on gravel soils, Lanessan is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, with vineyards dating back to 1310. A 4th growth in 1815, Lanessan was omitted from the 1855 classification because its owner at the time thought it ‘bureaucratic nonsense’and did not submit samples. Now it is known for producing traditional claret with good ageing potential. Often of Classed Growth quality, at inexpensive prices. The 2009 is full of rich blackberry fruit, smooth with a fine finish - possibly the greatest Lanessan ever made

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010

Good smoky cassis nose and flavours that show its proximity to Saint-Julien, good balance, length and class. Drink 2014-20. (16+ points)

Score: 16

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2014-2020 01 April 2010

Aromas of sandalwood and berries. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. A little one-dimensional, but should come out very well.

Score: 86 - 89

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2010

Tasted at Vintex. The excellent Lanessan ’09 sports a tightly-wound nose that is well defined with blackberry, plum and cedar, earthy notes coming through with time. This demonstrated much more sense of terroir than other Medoc 2009s. The palate is full-bodied with good fruit concentration, fine balance with a rounded supple blackberry and cedar finish that retains Médocian typicité. This is a great Lanessan that should drink well over 10-15 years. Tasted March 2010.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 29 March 2010

Dark crimson. Toasty and appetising on the nose. Thick and dense and succulent, too. Good balance!

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2018 28 February 2010

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