Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Apr 18
The 2006 La Lagune has a deep colour. There is very good intensity on the nose for a 2006, quite pure with blackberry, briary and some blue fruit coming through with time, the oak nicely integrated and certainly more showy than the 2005. The palate is medium-bodied and for me, perhaps just a little over-extracted since I was hoping that the finish would show more tension and sophistication. There is a pleasant salinity but I suspect that ultimately the previous vintage will show more class. Maybe it is trying too hard? Tasted at the La Lagune vertical at the château.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2027
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.