Chateau La Lagune is the first classified growth you encounter driving north from Bordeaux city, a 3ème Cru Classé with gravelly soils that produce wines of real finesse. The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging but the best estates (like this) delivered focused, elegant wines with excellent aging potential. Classic left bank blend: roughly 60% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot.
Cassis and blackcurrant with cedar, graphite and a whisper of violet. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins and the structure you want from classed growth Médoc, this has years ahead of it. There's freshness here despite the ripeness, and the oak integration is seamless. Serious wine that doesn't shout about it.
Decant for an hour if drinking now, or cellar for 10-15 years. Pairs beautifully with lamb, aged beef, or hard cheeses. Serve around 16-18°C.
