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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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)
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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.
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So.....bottle #2 . On nose and palate: all notes intact from bottle #1. Suprisingly approachable....BUT may close up for a few years....tonight it exhibited even more slightly forward notes of tart raspberry leaf and black currant fruit.....great balance and focus for a 3 year old, already. Medium bodied, but full flavoured.....I will leave the other 3 bottles , for at least 5 years.
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An inviting nose with black cherry more than cassis, bitter chocolate, and violets. Mid plus weighted with good balance, if a bit glossy. It's supple with subtle structure. More of the same on the palate, along with some wet tobacco. Overall, it's a well proportioned wine walking the line between classic and glossy. Finishes with fine ripe tannins. This is no profound wine, but it drinks quite well and will for some time, Well made and an excellent bargain. 89
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So.....second wine of the 2018 Bordeaux release in Vancouver sampled....after the imposing Pagodes des Cos sampled as the first one. On nose: smoke, tart raspberries and green pepper. On palate: an enhanced follow through of the above, as well as Asian spices, youthful, bracing ( but not overbearing )tannins , with minerals and warm cassis notes as it warms after only an hour and half decant( thanks for the tip on decanting for too long, Jeff Leve!) A very pleasant , classic, Haut Medoc......worthy of aging , but fairly approachable currently....went well with Steak & Frites tonight.
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Served semi-blind, as I knew it was an '18 bdx. Black fruited and rather plump on the palate with minimal tannins---though after couple hours showed some dry austerity on the finish. Later showed some loam notes on the nose which I didn't get when I guessed mid-Tier St. Emilion. Inititally seemed merlot dominant given the polished texture, but later some cab character poked through. Rather shocked this was Lanessan as this was previously a classic bdx stalwart. I will pick up another bottle to confirm my impressions of a style change.
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Much to my friend Counselor Alfert's chagrin, this wine has indeed gone modern; but not so much that one ought to lose heart. Tasted after a 16 Montrose, this wine had far more tobacco and sous bois character under that glossy raspberry and punchy blackberry fruit. Polished tannins make this easy to drink now, even if it’s a bit of a mouthful. I also opened an 18 Pichon Comtesse Reserve (2nd wine) that had more lactic notes and richer oak, for comparison. Some friends and I have been wondering what will happen to these 15/16/18s in 20 years. I actually think this one will do very well in the long run. At least it won’t cost you a lot to hedge.
Also, infinitely better with some air. In my case, 4oz jars a week later
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With a nice depth of color, you find smoke, grilled meat, spice, currant and tobacco notes on the nose before moving to all the round, rich, supple textured red fruits and ripe, chewy tannins. Give it 5-7 years in the bottle before pulling a cork and you will have a much better wine.
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Bordeaux 2018 from barrel: some selections (Bordeaux): Fresh and sap driven, a lovely wine. Wow, one of the best Lanessans that I have tasted from barrel in a while! 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, aging 12 months in one third new oak. Buy this! Tasted at the negociant Joanne. 92-94+
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Smoky, dark red fruits, tobacco and black currants on the nose and you also find the same on the medium-full/bodied palate as it hits the right notes. The wine is bright, crisp and fruity, with loads of juicy currants in the finish. The wine was made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. 91-93 Pts
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5/11/2024 - Wineben84 wrote: 90 Points
Dark berries, light oak, medium tannins, pleasant, good value.
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4/27/2024 - Rpfe Likes this wine: 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.
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4/2/2024 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 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.
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2/15/2024 - racerchris Likes this wine: 89 Points
Full bodied and fruit forward.
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1/20/2024 - resnati wrote:
well balanced. medium-body, nice finish. leather & tobacco, but mild. low residual sugar with just enough cherry & violet to balance the tannins.
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1/9/2024 - Wineben84 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Notes of raspberry, blackberry, cooked fruits. Complex, long length and good tannins after 3 hour decant. A great value
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8/15/2023 - poppacork Likes this wine: 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.
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6/11/2023 - brenkim103 wrote: 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.
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3/26/2023 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 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.
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1/28/2023 - Raizes Likes this wine: 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。
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11/25/2022 - David J Cooper wrote: 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.
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9/12/2022 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark garnet. Nose of sweet dark fruits. Taste was a touch thin
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7/21/2022 - Pontifax Likes this wine: 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.
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6/10/2022 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine: 89 Points
Garnet. Nose of red fruits, slight spices. Taste of medium strength, mild tannins. Good
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5/4/2022 - Nadav.Narkiss Likes this wine: 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.
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4/25/2022 - Motz wrote: 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.
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4/25/2022 - cork breath wrote: 85 Points
1 hour decant did nothing for this wine. It is OK but nothing special.
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3/14/2022 - Rieslingfan wrote:
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.
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1/26/2022 - scorbett Likes this wine:
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.
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12/27/2021 - Ryan Haus wrote: 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.
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12/5/2021 - Lewis21855 Likes this wine: 82 Points
Good. Well balanced. Really good day1
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11/18/2021 - probraided Likes this wine: 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.
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10/17/2021 - Bordhead2000 wrote:
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.
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10/11/2021 - Nutty08 wrote: 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)
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10/6/2021 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 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.
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10/1/2021 - Pontifax Likes this wine: 92 Points
So.....bottle #2 .
On nose and palate: all notes intact from bottle #1.
Suprisingly approachable....BUT may close up for a few years....tonight it exhibited even more slightly forward notes of tart raspberry leaf and black currant fruit.....great balance and focus for a 3 year old, already.
Medium bodied, but full flavoured.....I will leave the other 3 bottles , for at least 5 years.
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9/30/2021 - cct wrote: 89 Points
An inviting nose with black cherry more than cassis, bitter chocolate, and violets. Mid plus weighted with good balance, if a bit glossy. It's supple with subtle structure. More of the same on the palate, along with some wet tobacco. Overall, it's a well proportioned wine walking the line between classic and glossy. Finishes with fine ripe tannins. This is no profound wine, but it drinks quite well and will for some time, Well made and an excellent bargain. 89
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9/29/2021 - Pontifax Likes this wine: 91 Points
So.....second wine of the 2018 Bordeaux release in Vancouver sampled....after the imposing Pagodes des Cos sampled as the first one.
On nose: smoke, tart raspberries and green pepper.
On palate: an enhanced follow through of the above, as well as Asian spices, youthful, bracing ( but not overbearing )tannins , with minerals and warm cassis notes as it warms after only an hour and half decant( thanks for the tip on decanting for too long, Jeff Leve!)
A very pleasant , classic, Haut Medoc......worthy of aging , but fairly approachable currently....went well with Steak & Frites tonight.
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9/24/2021 - Brettlzsn45 Likes this wine: 90 Points
I enjoyed this wine. For a wine 3 years old it was very drinkable. it is very smooth with a very nice finish.
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9/9/2021 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Juicy and straight forward, rich but balanced, very well mad,e quite polished and smooth.
#GrandeCercle
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7/18/2021 - Nutty08 wrote:
Served semi-blind, as I knew it was an '18 bdx. Black fruited and rather plump on the palate with minimal tannins---though after couple hours showed some dry austerity on the finish. Later showed some loam notes on the nose which I didn't get when I guessed mid-Tier St. Emilion. Inititally seemed merlot dominant given the polished texture, but later some cab character poked through. Rather shocked this was Lanessan as this was previously a classic bdx stalwart.
I will pick up another bottle to confirm my impressions of a style change.
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7/18/2021 - jviz wrote: 92 Points
Much to my friend Counselor Alfert's chagrin, this wine has indeed gone modern; but not so much that one ought to lose heart. Tasted after a 16 Montrose, this wine had far more tobacco and sous bois character under that glossy raspberry and punchy blackberry fruit. Polished tannins make this easy to drink now, even if it’s a bit of a mouthful. I also opened an 18 Pichon Comtesse Reserve (2nd wine) that had more lactic notes and richer oak, for comparison. Some friends and I have been wondering what will happen to these 15/16/18s in 20 years. I actually think this one will do very well in the long run. At least it won’t cost you a lot to hedge.
Also, infinitely better with some air. In my case, 4oz jars a week later
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3/9/2021 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
With a nice depth of color, you find smoke, grilled meat, spice, currant and tobacco notes on the nose before moving to all the round, rich, supple textured red fruits and ripe, chewy tannins. Give it 5-7 years in the bottle before pulling a cork and you will have a much better wine.
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5/10/2019 - PanosKakaviatos Likes this wine:
Bordeaux 2018 from barrel: some selections (Bordeaux): Fresh and sap driven, a lovely wine. Wow, one of the best Lanessans that I have tasted from barrel in a while! 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, aging 12 months in one third new oak. Buy this! Tasted at the negociant Joanne. 92-94+
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4/19/2019 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
Smoky, dark red fruits, tobacco and black currants on the nose and you also find the same on the medium-full/bodied palate as it hits the right notes. The wine is bright, crisp and fruity, with loads of juicy currants in the finish. The wine was made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. 91-93 Pts
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