In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Château Lanessan, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France. Cru bourgeois • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (JA). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 89–91/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 23/04/2019
The 2018 Lanessan is deep garnet-purple colored with black cherries, cassis, mulberries and baked plums on the nose with herbs, earth and tea hints. Medium to full-bodied, it is a little chewy and herbal with the oak poking through on the finish.
Jane Anson (JA) — 92/100 · Decanter.com, 15/04/2019 · Drink 2024-2038
I have enjoyed Lanessan over the last few years, and there's a lot to take note of here. It's a pretty serious take on the vintage with a strong architecture of cassis fruits, pencil lead and slate, more 2016 than 2015 in style. It should age well. Good value. Harvested 24 September to 16 October. Ageing is in 33% new oak.
James Suckling (JS) — 92–93/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 11/04/2019
Shows tightness and focus with blackcurrant and olive character on the nose and palate. Medium body, fine tannins and a flavorful finish.