This is showing aromas of black currants, dried herbs, paprika, orange zest and tobacco leaves. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained, polished tannins. Silky, elegant and long. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink after 2024.
Fresh and fine with tight-grained, lightly stemmy tannins. Violets, raspberries, currants and orange zest. Medium-bodied, tight and fine. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes.
Points: 93-94
92 POINTS
Peter Moser - Falstaff
Dark ruby garnet colour with purple reflections, subtle ochre rim. Delicate notes of blackberries and cassis, fine tobacco nuances with candied orange zest in the background. Medium complexity, red cherries, subtle sweetness, fine acidity, mineral, a lively food wine.
92 POINTS
Peter Moser - Falstaff
Dark ruby core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Attractive aromas of fresh black cherries, blackberry confit, fine herbal savouriness, a touch of nougat and tobacco. Juicy, elegant, cherry fruit on the palate with silky tannins, pleasant freshness and a mineral edge. Shows impressive ageing potential.
92 POINTS
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
Dark and rich nose, full of hedgerow fruits and subtle perfumed aromas - so captivating. Beautifully layered palate - soft, gentle and delicate with ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and plums to the fore, while fine tannins give support to the overall frame. It's certainly on the more delicate side, but this has such vivacious energy and will be lovely to enjoy soon. Also shows a lick of slate and liquorice at the end giving texture and an added flavour dimension, suggesting there is more to this than its initial easy-drinking character. A stellar effort this year.
92 POINTS
Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous
The 2021 La Lagune is a bold, expressive wine. Macerated dark cherry, tobacco, gravel, incense, cured meats, licorice and worn-in leather give the 2021 notable complexity. A wine of gravitas and brooding depth, this La Lagune is impeccably done. Very fine.
91 POINTS
William Kelley - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
A pretty middle-weight, the 2021 La Lagune offers up inviting aromas of sweet berries and plums mingled with hints of licorice, loamy soil, raw cocoa and cigar wrapper. Medium-bodied, ample and succulent, it's fleshy and seamless, with an ample core of fruit, bright acids and melting tannins. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, it checks in at a modest 12.5% alcohol. Tasted four times, twice at the château.
Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous
The 2021 La Lagune is a gorgeous, super-expressive wine. The aromatics alone are beguiling. Deep and beautifully layered in the glass, with striking layers of nuance, the 2021 is a knock-out. It should age gracefully for many years to come.