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Tasting notes
Score 86/100 · Drink 1996-2011, Robert Parker, Feb 1996

Will the fruit outlast the tannin? This firm, austere, tannic wine exhibits spicy, vanilla-tinged oak and ripe fruit, a good attack, and a medium-bodied, elegant personality. Approaching full maturity, it will keep for another 10-15 years.

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86
86/100

Average Score

86
86/100

Robert Parker

86
86/100

Robert Parker

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86 points
Robert Parker
Score 86/100 · Robert Parker

Will the fruit outlast the tannin? This firm, austere, tannic wine exhibits spicy, vanilla-tinged oak and ripe fruit, a good attack, and a medium-bodied, elegant personality. Approaching full maturity, it will keep for another 10-15 years. Feb 1996, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Ch. la Lagune
La Lagune

A Third Growth, this Haut-Médoc estate has been owned by the Frey family since 2000. They’ve invested significantly in the vineyard, cellar and château itself, rapidly realising ambitious plans for the property.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Troisième Grand Cru Classé

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