Despite the 14.5% alcohol, this wine is beautifully balanced. It seems very true to its terroir, beautifully margauxberry perfumed, that distinct purple color from the region. This 2019 La Lagune is not as “big” as its 2020 counterpart, which last week I rated my favorite La Lagune ever. But that’s a difference in style rather than quality. The 2019 and 2020 La Lagunes are stunning, compelling, complete wines. I rate this 2019 at 95 points, and the 2020 at 95+ points.
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2019 Bordeaux Tasting, MW tasting (Vintner's Hall, London): 65% CS 30% Mer 5% PV, 13% big bold, black fruit flavors licorice, black fruit liqueur, youthful palate the same fruit as the nose, a touch warm, spicy, juicy tannins, med body and finish
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Really nice wine with some extended decanting but needs years to gain some weight and complexity. Ii is quite lifted and refined which may be a result of the allocation of the grape varieties. Drank alongside the 2020 La Lagune to compare and enjoyed both for different reasons. This 2019, for its charm and bright fruit (almost red fruited in a way), and the 2020 for its velvety and closer to full-bodied texture (likely a result of the Petit Verdot).
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5/9/2024 - vanderpee wrote: 90 Points
This needs more time to come together. Drank in 2 days; good but lacks expression and dimension. Do believe it will come with some more years.
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2/17/2024 - JimHow Likes this wine: 95 Points
Despite the 14.5% alcohol, this wine is beautifully balanced. It seems very true to its terroir, beautifully margauxberry perfumed, that distinct purple color from the region. This 2019 La Lagune is not as “big” as its 2020 counterpart, which last week I rated my favorite La Lagune ever. But that’s a difference in style rather than quality. The 2019 and 2020 La Lagunes are stunning, compelling, complete wines. I rate this 2019 at 95 points, and the 2020 at 95+ points.
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11/10/2023 - Byzantiner wrote: 91 Points
fair, typical wine from h.medoc. needs time, but after airing already pleasurable to sip ...
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10/31/2023 - kostaslonis wrote:
2019 Bordeaux Tasting, MW tasting (Vintner's Hall, London): 65% CS 30% Mer 5% PV, 13%
big bold, black fruit flavors licorice, black fruit liqueur, youthful
palate the same fruit as the nose, a touch warm, spicy, juicy tannins, med body and finish
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10/7/2023 - mfimiani47 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice wine with some extended decanting but needs years to gain some weight and complexity. Ii is quite lifted and refined which may be a result of the allocation of the grape varieties. Drank alongside the 2020 La Lagune to compare and enjoyed both for different reasons. This 2019, for its charm and bright fruit (almost red fruited in a way), and the 2020 for its velvety and closer to full-bodied texture (likely a result of the Petit Verdot).
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