2007 La Lagune
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The 2007 La Lagune was surprisingly showing a touch of reduction on the nose. Underneath that lies a mixture of red and black fruit, sage and melted tar; with aeration it begins to lose that reduction and show decent delineation. The palate is medium-bodied and shows better balance and finer tannin than the 2006. This is nicely focused with fresh black fruit tinged with tobacco and graphite, maybe the first La Lagune since the Frey family bought the estate whereby the Cabernet Sauvignon begins to sing. No, it is not a long-term proposition but it is thoroughly enjoyable. Tasted at the La Lagune vertical at the château.
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Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2007 Bordeaux tasting. This is the best bottle of 2007 La Lagune that I have encountered. It has a refined bouquet with cedar wood and sandalwood infusing the rustic red berry fruit. The aromatics have plenty of charm. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip in the mouth, bitter red cherry and strawberry mixed with tobacco and cedar, leading to a pleasant, austere finish. I would not leave this a long time; drink now, not later. Tasted March 2015.
Ludon. Mid garnet with ruby soft rim. So different from the du Tertre that was next to it. There’s some undergrowth and leathery dark fruit but none of the vintage’s herbaceous character. Dark, charry and savoury on the palate but with austere pleasure to be found in the harmony. Rather brief on the palate. (JH)
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.