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| | Vintage | 2018 |  Label 1 of 205 
 | | Type | Red | | Producer | Château Lanessan (web) | | Variety | Red Bordeaux Blend | | Designation | n/a | | Vineyard | n/a | | Country | France | | Region | Bordeaux | | SubRegion | Médoc | | Appellation | Haut-Médoc | | UPC Code(s) | 088156029373, 3412951806223, 3609050947197, 3760096582879, 3760096582886, 3760096589533, 7070292958153, 7070292958450, 714153275580, 830293011502, 840877210504, 852165006362, 9700296588879 |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 41 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Wineben84 on 5/11/2024 & rated 90 points: Dark berries, light oak, medium tannins, pleasant, good value. (589 views) | | | Tasted by Rpfe on 4/27/2024 & rated 88 points: opened and decanted 2 hours beforehand and drunk over 2 days.No discernible difference on day 2.Full bodied with plenty of merlot driven fruit.Probably improve a little from here.Good value for money and enjoyable. (782 views) | | | Tasted by oakville72 on 4/2/2024 & rated 91 points: Medium dark, blueberry ruby red. Pencil lead hits the nose, making one think of Pauillac — indeed, the vineyards are just south of St. Julien. Dark berry fruit starts in the nose and continues through to the finish. Rather lean with appropriate tannins. New oak is apparent throughout. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Needs a few more years to even out. Good value for Médoc. (1214 views) | | | Tasted by racerchris on 2/15/2024 & rated 89 points: Full bodied and fruit forward. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by resnati on 1/20/2024: well balanced. medium-body, nice finish. leather & tobacco, but mild. low residual sugar with just enough cherry & violet to balance the tannins. (1555 views) | | | Tasted by Wineben84 on 1/9/2024 & rated 91 points: Notes of raspberry, blackberry, cooked fruits. Complex, long length and good tannins after 3 hour decant. A great value (1678 views) | | | Tasted by poppacork on 8/15/2023 & rated 92 points: Bold and savory with a profile of tobacco and cassis lifted by a touch of violet on the nose. Abundant tannins provide a firm finish, but there’s enough fruit to keep this gliding along. (2706 views) | | | Tasted by brenkim103 on 6/11/2023 & rated 90 points: Decanted for about 3 hours. Deep ruby color, some violet. Smoky and spicy on the nose. Graphite, gravel, herbs, black fruit, sandalwood, anise, baking spices, some floral notes. On the palate, there's juicy fruit with plenty of leathery tannins. Lots of cassis, blackberries, berry bramble, leather, oak. Really nice long finish. Great acidity. Powerful, grippy tannins. Even from a hot vintage like 2018, the wine isn't 'too much' in its characteristics. No aspect of it felt overbearing, even the tannins. This is a wine to age for the long term. (2920 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 3/26/2023 & rated 89 points: $22 Haut Medoc on sale 2018 Château Lanessan. Mid-dark garnet, viscous (14.0 alc.); berries, herbaceous red fruit nose; mid+ acids; mid+ tannins; long, tight, hot berry finish. BBQ, burger wine. 15.5-16 UC Davis scale, 89-90 other scales. (2973 views) | | | Tasted by Raizes on 1/28/2023 & rated 88 points: 红醋栗、蔓越莓、李子的果味，少许香草、甘草的工艺香气，以及醒酒后愈发明显的烟丝、雪松气息。香气干净、层次清晰。良好的酸度和单宁质地让酒在年轻阶段就有不错的适饮性。 (3836 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 11/25/2022 & rated 90 points: Pretty dark red. Tight nose at first, after around 3 hours of decant it opens up with some black cherry, green pepper and forest floor. Dry spicy cassis and black cherry flavours and a very tannic finish.
This should age nicely for at least a decade. (3788 views) | | | Tasted by Harry Cantrell on 9/12/2022 & rated 88 points: Dark garnet. Nose of sweet dark fruits. Taste was a touch thin (3631 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 7/21/2022 & rated 88 points: So....bottle #3 after 8 months.
On nose and palate : similar impressions from the Autumn tastings....however, the tannins are more insistent, masking the flavours....suggesting a close down of this wine...the score reflects its current state, not the future quality.....if you have any, let it rest for 5 more years...you will be rewarded. (3818 views) | | | Tasted by Harry Cantrell on 6/10/2022 & rated 89 points: Garnet. Nose of red fruits, slight spices. Taste of medium strength, mild tannins. Good (3538 views) | | | Tasted by Nadav.Narkiss on 5/4/2022 & rated 88 points: Color deep ruby. Nose: Pronounced, red fruit and blossom. Vanilla, biscuit and butter. Dry, hi acid. hi tannins, red fruit, and vanilla. long finish. (3486 views) | | | Tasted by cork breath on 4/25/2022 & rated 85 points: 1 hour decant did nothing for this wine. It is OK but nothing special. (2965 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 4/25/2022 & rated 90 points: Enjoyed over two days.
One of few Left Bank offerings in this vintage that lists abv at 14 or lower. Even more noteworthy, it is the only non-Classed Growth property I recall crossing paths with that produced a wine at 14 or under this vintage.
A lot of purity here. Reminiscent of the same vintage Capbern, but more balanced. The purple and black berries, pepper garden, and root vegetable elements align nicely with very good to excellent substance.
Tightly wound over both days, which makes this an interesting candidate for several years in the cellar. I bracketed it at 89-91. If the fruit fades over the next few years and the wine turns a little thinner and hotter, score it 89. If the substance rises to meet the 14 abv, roundabout 2028 or so, score it 91.
Returning the to Capbern comparison. That wine is over extracted and hot. This more balanced offering delivers many of the same substantive qualities, without overbearing extraction and heat.
An abv of 12.5 or 13 would have made this special, 92+ points.
Excellent QPR at $20ish.
Notably better than the same vintage Siran and Phélan Ségur. (4171 views) | | | Tasted by Rieslingfan on 3/14/2022: Decanted four hours prior to serving, this changed significantly from a first early sip. Where initially it seemed a touch glossy, after several hours of air it gained focus, and exerted a tannic core that tethered everything to the center. Understanding the effects of a riper vintage than say 2014, I don’t see this as “modern” except in the context of modern, climate-influenced vintages. Yes it has more black than red fruit, but the fruit remains balanced with the structure. The oak is in balance with the fruit, and given the depth of the wine it should evolve in lockstep with the other elements of the wine. This is not a rustic Lanessan, but it is not a caricature of Bordeaux. It’s just a smaller wine that has had its boat floated by a rising vintage tide. (3651 views) | | | Tasted by scorbett on 1/26/2022: Nose: bay leaf, red and black fruit. Very subtle mint comes and goes.
Palate: black fruit, some umami notes... not fatiguing on the tongue.
I'd heard this wine went "modern". I have no reference to older versions but it seems very reasonable for a young Bdx. Would like to see what happens with age.
For the price, seems like a no-brainer buy of a few bottles per year. (3162 views) | | | Tasted by Ryan Haus on 12/27/2021 & rated 88 points: Red cherries, blackberry, bramble, bay leaf, cedar, coffee.
Medium (+) acidity, medium body, medium (+) tannins, high alcohol (14%), medium body.
It's a good wine. Easy drinking, but feels lacking and little weak.
I like it more than J. (2920 views) | | | Tasted by Lewis21855 on 12/5/2021 & rated 82 points: Good. Well balanced. Really good day1 (3045 views) | | | Tasted by probraided on 11/18/2021 & rated 87 points: Young and tight. Needs an extended decant. On PnP it was shut down but opened up after 1-2 hours of decanting. Not much on the nose. On the palate there is pomegranate, sour cherry, forest floor. Doesn't feel jammy or hot. Good, balanced acidity. I think this has good potential in a few years. Doesn't seem to be too "modern" or "glossy". It is rich but not over the top. My score is for today; it can certainly improve further. 87-89.
EDIT: Really blossomed on day 2. Added complexity and gave a clue about its bright future. Medium-long finish.
Lanessan did really well this vintage. (3377 views) | | | Tasted by Bordhead2000 on 10/17/2021: When opened last night, and without air, it was fruit forward and jammy. No tannins to speak of. Not enjoyable. I put the cork back in and poured a glass tonight. The nose is pleasant, though subtlety expressive. Some spice and black fruit. The palate is like the nose. Much better than last night, no longer jammy. Still, not a long finish or very interesting young H-M. Still a decent enough wine, and I think it’s going to improve with air. I will slow decant and check back in an hour. (3425 views) | | | Tasted by Nutty08 on 10/11/2021 & rated 88 points: Given a couple hours air. There a spice note and some toast on a rather shy nose. Palate has dry oak tannins and dark concentrated fruit notes. Seems riper and maybe more extracted than prior vintages. Some bitterness on the finish. On this sample, can't tell if there's been a style change or if this is reflective of the vintage, but probably my least favorite Lanessan since the incredibly austere '15 (for different reasons) (3261 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 10/6/2021 & rated 91 points: Château Lanessan's 2018 iteration is an opaque crimson blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. This particular bottle was Vinturi-decanted, with tasting commencing after the wine had been in decanter five hours. Flaunting an aromatic profile of black currants, dark cherries, dried herbs, allspice and espresso, it is a medium-bodied, freshly acidic red with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14%) and flavors congruent with the aromas. Although solid on the mid-palate, its tannins are still a bit grippy and pervasive throughout the lengthy finish. Performing well above its price point, this young Bordeaux is worthy of some patience. Drink 2025-2035. (3134 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Château Lanessan Producer website | Read more About Chateau LanessanRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Haut-Médoc Read more about Haut Medoc and its wines Long-standing fame The legally created division into Médoc and Haut-Médoc dates from 1935. But as long ago as 1815 a Chartrons broker, whose word carried weight, spoke of great red wines in the Haut-Médoc, so recognizing the high quality successfully achieved by this region's growers in the eighteenth century. The same Bordeaux broker revealed that the business world of the Chartrons and the great Bordeaux proprietors had established a sort of league-table of the parishes in which the vine-growing communes of today's Haut-Médoc appellation showed up well.
The Haut-Médoc appellation stretches over some thirty seven miles from north to south, from Saint-Seurin de Cadourne to Blanquefort. Within this area, certain zones produce wines exclusively with the Haut-Médoc appellation. It has terroirs of remarkable quality. And although we may note a certain predominance of layers of gravel (essentially Garonne gravel) from the Quaternary, all these sites are characterized by their wide diversity. Today in the southernmost communes of the appellation, the suburbs of Bordeaux, numerous vineyards which existed at the beginning of the twentieth century have disappeared, victims of urban expansion. But the vines live on... because man has retained his devotion to them.
The astonishing variety of different terroirs, the result of the very extent of the area, explains the diversity of Haut-Médoc wines, a fact which is rare within one and the same appellation.
But, over and above the differences, linked to this mosaic of climatic and geological influence, all these wines have the same family traits of character.
Alert and lively, full-bodied without being too powerful, and harmoniously balanced, they acquire a rare bouquet over the years.
In order to have the right to the Haut-Médoc appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the communes of Blanquefort, Le Taillan, Parempuyre, Le Pian, Ludon, Macau, Arsac, Labarde, Cantenac, Margaux, Avensan, Castelnau, Soussans, Arcins, Moulis, Listrac, Lamarque, Cussac, Saint-Laurent de Médoc, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint-Sauveur, Cissac, Saint-Estèphe, Vertheuil, Saint-Seurin de Cadourne "excluding all the parcels situated on recent alluvium and sand on impermeable subsoils",
- satisfy precise production conditions : grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (48 hectolitres per hectare).
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