Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

My continuing quest to taste as many 22 Burgundies as possible…

Rounding up to 94 here.

The nose is warm & inviting. It leads you slowly through & down its path. Warm compote made with; blackberries, dark cherries, plums, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries & some blueberries & raspberries. The core is dark & a touch brooding. Anise to black licorice, baking soda, beautifully, layered baking spices, moist/dry herbs, caramel, chocolate baking bar, notes of fallen tree bark, sun tea with fruit dropped in with amazing fresh & withering red, dark, blue florals framed in slightly candied & liquid violets.

The palate is beautiful and strangely wrapped in a waxy coating. The fruits have a slightly baked to stewed and yet candied topping. blackberries, dark cherries, plums, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries & some blueberries & raspberries. The core is again dark & a touch brooding. Anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, baking soda, beautifully, layered baking spices-cinnamon stick, nutmeg, clove & vanillin, moist/dry herbs-sage, bay leaf, caramel, chocolate baking bar, some butterscotch notes, fallen, dry tree bark, dark spices, sun tea with fruits dropped in, dry oak barrel shavings, amazing fresh & withering red, dark, blue florals framed in slightly candied & liquid violets, excellent acidity with a very well balanced, well structured-toned, elegant & polished finish that last minutes falling on dark spice and beautiful earth tones.

This is easy to drink now, but better things lie ahead with another 10 plus years of integration and evolution.

Beautiful 22. — 11 days ago

Mark S.

8.9

Oak, citrus, grapefruit, chalk. White flower. Acidic. Dry. Lemon. Good match with Japanese food. Jean Noel Gagnard Bourgogne HCDB Sous Eguison 21 @550/G(2200), domaine, 240901 — 8 months ago

Marc Melser

9.3

We had the 2015 Vintage on 7/6-7/24. An excellent Premier Cru from Pommard. Tannins were fine and then softened. Black cherry, raspberry and a minerality. Well balanced and medium bodied. — 10 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2017 vintage. 50% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Sauvignon Gris. Deep golden colour, looks like it's at least 30 years old. Beewax, dried pineapple and honey. — 8 days ago

Jol

9.0

Très valable — 2 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.7

2022 vintage. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. This biodynamic estate goes from strength to strength in the capable hands of Caroline Frey. In this exceptional vintage La Lagune honours its reputation as the finest wine in the Haut-Médoc appellation. Black fruit, flowers, cedar and subtle spices. A thick mouth feel, with layers of succulent fruit, spices, and a powerful structure of what might be the most velvety tannins ever for this estate. As usual it displays that unique aromatic and elegant character that I describe as somewhere between Margaux and Pessac-Léognan. Impressive depth and length. A strong contender for the title of best La Lagune ever. — 6 months ago

Phoebe Li

9.2

Loving it! Elegant yet complex — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Rich, racy, lemony with notes of a stony mineral, saline & white flower — 2 months ago

Roberto Carli

9.4

Yes! So bright and yummy. Leads with almost bubbly yet lean red fruit, happy and bright while the core of burgundy seriousness is still lurking behind. Tingling acidity pairs with crunchy tannins. — 3 months ago

Carter Snead

9.9

Tail Up Goat. Amazing. — 9 months ago