COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château La Lagune
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Lagune 2021 is a red wine from the Haut-Médoc AOC in Bordeaux, France, classified as a Third Growth (3ème Cru Classé) in the 1855 Classification. The estate has been managed by the Frey family since 1999, with winemaker Caroline Frey focusing on a fresh, nuanced style. The vineyard is cultivated using organic and biodynamic principles. The 2021 vintage was shaped by challenging weather patterns, leading to a wine noted for its freshness and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€43
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Third Growth (3ème Cru Classé) from the 1855 Classification.
Fact 02
Owned by the Frey family, also known for Jaboulet in the Rhône.
Fact 03
Certified organic, with efforts towards biodynamic certification.
Fact 04
Often compared to wines from the Margaux appellation for its finesse.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château La Lagune 2021 is produced using parcel-by-parcel vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, employing gentle extraction methods. The wine undergoes aging for 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with about 50-55% new oak. The estate follows certified organic viticulture practices and is pursuing biodynamic certification. Harvest involves hand-picking and rigorous grape selection.
