Currant, lead pencil and fresh rose-petal aromas follow through to a full body, round and nicely chewy tannins and a long finish. Balanced and polished. Drink in 2022.
93 points, James Suckling (Jan 2019)
The finest wine of the decade at this address is the 2016 Lanessan, a terrific effort that unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper, sweet soil tones and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, layered and impressively concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, velvety tannins and a penetrating finish, it represents a terrific value—and gives a sense of what this estate is capable of.
91 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Oct 2022)
The Lanessan 2016 is deep garnet-colored. It leaps with bold notes of black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, and redcurrant jelly, plus wafts of dried leaves and tapenade. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers great intensity with loads of red and black fruit layers and a plush texture, finishing with a peppery lift.
91 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Dec 2022)
This is an ambitious take on 2016, pushing the vintage but successfully so, going for a cerebral 2010 feel rather than the generosity of 2009. Classic liquorice and slate, tight cassis fruits and an extremely well paced delivery of fresh tight tannins lead into a gorgeous, lifted juicy fruit finish. From a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. I like this a lot.
91 points, Jane Anson, Decanter (Apr 2017)
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