La Lagune Medoc 3eme Cru 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Lagune
Label Name:
 
Medoc 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈60%), Merlot (≈35%), Petit Verdot (≈5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA, Neal Martin) 93–95; Decanter 93; Falstaff 93; Jancis Robinson 17/20; Wine Enthusiast ~93; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 84–87 (mixed Vinous notes)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry with cedar, tobacco, bay and graphite. Medium–full body, firm ripe tannins, bright acidity and a minty lift; focused, long finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, steak au poivre, cassoulet, aged cheeses (Comté); Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, red‑braised pork, mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation and élevage in French oak barrels (approx. 12–16 months; ~30% new). Estate converted to organic; biodynamic practices employed.

Vineyard Info
Château La Lagune is an 1855 Third Growth in Ludon‑Médoc, owned by the Frey family (Caroline Frey). ~72–80 ha under vine; estate converted to organic and moving toward biodynamics; revived mid‑20th century.