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Having just had the 2005 La Lagune, which I think is the greatest La Lagune I have ever tasted, the 2006 certainly loses some prestige in comparison, but this is an outstanding wine and further evidence of just how strong this estate’s wines have become. Sweet plum and red and black currant fruit, intermixed with notes of resiny pine forest and forest floor as well as a hint of barrique, are followed by a wine with gorgeous depth, an attractive, medium-bodied texture, a fresh, poised personality, and a moderately long finish. This is another beauty, not weighty, but pure, savory, and capable of lasting 15 or more years, although it is accessible already. Wine Advocate.February, 2009
Robert Parker Score: 91/100
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London and at Farr Vintners' blind horizontal, the 2006 Chateau La Lagune showed marked variation between bottles. One felt a little fatigued on the nose, but another was more attractive with Hoisin and white pepper scents filtering through the black fruit. The palate feels a little pinched, but with continued bottle age I can see this developing more depth and complexity, demonstrating pleasing composure on the finish. Tasted April 2016. May 2016, www.robertparker.com
Neal Martin Score: 90/100
Floral and fruity, with medium body, silky tannins and a medium finish. Needs a bit more on the midpalate. Clean. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2007
Wine Spectator Score: 85-88/100
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Having just had the 2005 La Lagune, which I think is the greatest La Lagune I have ever tasted, the 2006 certainly loses some prestige in comparison, but this is an outstanding wine and further evidence of just how strong this estate’s wines have become. Sweet plum and red and black currant fruit, intermixed with notes of resiny pine forest and forest floor as well as a hint of barrique, are followed by a wine with gorgeous depth, an attractive, medium-bodied texture, a fresh, poised personality, and a moderately long finish. This is another beauty, not weighty, but pure, savory, and capable of lasting 15 or more years, although it is accessible already. Wine Advocate.February, 2009
Robert Parker Score: 91/100
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London and at Farr Vintners' blind horizontal, the 2006 Chateau La Lagune showed marked variation between bottles. One felt a little fatigued on the nose, but another was more attractive with Hoisin and white pepper scents filtering through the black fruit. The palate feels a little pinched, but with continued bottle age I can see this developing more depth and complexity, demonstrating pleasing composure on the finish. Tasted April 2016. May 2016, www.robertparker.com
Neal Martin Score: 90/100
Floral and fruity, with medium body, silky tannins and a medium finish. Needs a bit more on the midpalate. Clean. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2007
Wine Spectator Score: 85-88/100
Bordeaux / France