1997 La Lagune
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The 1997 La Lagune has a fresh bouquet with pretty redcurrant and blackcurrant scents mixed with orange sorbet, vanilla pod and a hint of white truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly soft, chocolate-tinged opening. There is something a little “beige” about this La Lagune that is obviously easy drinking and maybe showing a bit too much oak? This is just too lactic for me and I speculate whether the previous owners (Ayala) over-chaptalized at the time. Drink soon. Tasted at the La Lagune vertical at the château.
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Spicy notes of saddle leather, kirsch, vanilla, and roasted nuts emerge from the moderately intense bouquet of this fruity, medium-bodied, soft, accessible 1997. While it lacks density, aging potential, and concentration, it is a charming wine to drink over the next 5-6 years.
Very aromatic, with berry, currant and vanilla aromas. Medium-bodied, with a lovely core of fruit and silky tannins. Delicious. Drink now through 2004.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000
Spicy notes of saddle leather, kirsch, vanilla, and roasted nuts emerge from the moderately intense bouquet of this fruity, medium-bodied, soft, accessible 1997. While it lacks density, aging potential, and concentration, it is a charming wine to drink over the next 5-6 years. Wine Advocate.April, 2000
About the producer
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.