One of the most beautiful wines of the vintage, the dark ruby/purple-colored La Lagune exhibits sweet cassis, camphor, truffle and white chocolate notes presented in a dense, medium to full-bodied, silky textured personality. Filled with purity, finesse, elegance and authoritative flavor intensity, this 2008 is already drinkable and should continue to evolve for 15+ years. 93 Points, The Wine Advocate (2011)
Deep ruby-purple. Impressively deep aromas of ripe blackcurrant, balsamic plum and violet soar from the glass, with a strong petit verdot note of violet. Rich blackberry syrup and black cherry flavors display laser-like precision thanks to refreshingly firm acids. Finishes long, with already smooth tannins conveying an impression of volume and flesh. Estate manager and winemaker Caroline Frey told me she would never have thought that a cool vintage such as '08 could have turned out wonderful petit verdot, but the long growing season and fairly windy conditions allowed this notoriously slow- and late-ripening variety to do particularly well in La Lagune's micro-terroir, which is characterized by sandy, gravelly soil, rare in this corner of the Southern Medoc. 90-92 Points, Stephen Tanzer's Int'l Cellar
This has a hint of tomato, with additional tangy black cherry and black currant fruit. A light shading of vanilla marks the finish. Drink now. 86 Points, The Wine Spectator (2011)
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