Chateau La Lagune 2015 75cl

Château La Lagune 2015 is a Haut-Médoc red wine combining finesse, elegance and power, aged in French oak barrels with a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, ideal for long-term aging and refined enjoyment.

2015 vintage characteristics
Region and appellation: Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc (AOC)
Packaging: 75cl bottle
Alcohol content: approximately 14% ABV
Classification: Third Grand Cru Classé of 1855
Vineyard area: approximately 80 hectares with vines aged between 20 and 60 years
Main grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (~60%), Merlot (~30%), Petit Verdot (~10%)
Terroir: fine sandy gravels typical of the Médoc, promoting finesse and balanced tannins
Viticulture and winemaking: integrated agriculture, aged in French oak barrels, with 50% replaced annually, followed by multiple rack-and-returns for aging on fine lees

Sensory description
Color: deep, intense garnet with ruby highlights
Nose: complex aromas of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), notes of violet, cedar, sweet spices and tobacco
Palate: supple start, silky and elegant tannins, great freshness, perfect balance between power and finesse, dense and delicate tannic structure
Finish: long, distinctive, persistent and harmonious

Tasting recommendations
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Food pairings: ideal with grilled red meats, braised poultry, charcuterie, tapas, dishes with mushrooms or truffles, roasted Pauillac lamb
Aging potential: recommended for drinking between 2025 and 2030, with its peak expected to last until 2034

2015 weather conditions and harvest
A hot and dry summer followed by a mild and dry autumn, allowing the grapes to reach optimal ripeness
Harvested in mild weather with excellent grape health

Estate overview
Château La Lagune is a renowned Cru Classé located on deep gravel soils in the heart of the Médoc, managed sustainably under the direction of Caroline Frey since 2004. The vineyard benefits from great traditional expertise combined with contemporary, environmentally friendly practices.

This wine represents a remarkable balance between tradition and modernity, with an aging potential that will allow enthusiasts to fully appreciate the complexity and richness of the 2015 vintage.