Verkostungsnotizen
Vinous 91
Good red-ruby color. Expressive, slightly funky, Burgundian aromas of red raspberry, redcurrant, cherry, smoked meat, coffee and earth. At once dense and penetrating; rich but uncompromisingly dry, with lovely clarity of flavor. Long, resounding finish offers excellent grip. A superb vintage for this chateau. (A second sample showed somewhat more candied aromas of cherry, red fruits, leather and smoked meat; a lush, sweet palate, and considerable inner-mouth flavor nicely framed by ripe acids. I gave this very likable bottle the same score of 91.) Drink now to 2015.
Robert Parker 89
Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy’s 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. The La Lagune has matured better than I expected. The nose is complex with dried autumn leaves and dried flowers infusing the black fruit. It is nicely defined with subtle black truffle notes developing with time. The palate has impressive volume and is less diminished by time than its peers, demonstrating plenty of vigour to suggest it will last another ten or fifteen years. The tannins are firm and lend this La Lagune plenty of backbone, whilst the bell pepper finish lends it a nice twist. This is better than I expected given previous bottles. Tasted November 2012.
