Château la Lagune Haut Médoc 3rd Growth GCC AOP 2017

Château La Lagune is a 3rd Grand Cru Classé from Haut-Médoc, a historic wine estate dating back to 1525, which has been run by Caroline Frey since 2000. The 2017 vintage combines Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grown on gravel soils in the Médoc, farmed organically and currently converting to biodynamics.

Who produces Château la Lagune Haut Médoc 3è GCC AOP 2017?

In 1855, La Lagune joined the ranks of the Grands Crus Classés and became a 3rd Grand Cru Classé. The history of the site dates back to 1525, centered around the "village of La Lagune", which was converted into a vineyard around 1587. The château was built in 1730 and completed by Baron Victor Louis, architect of the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. Since arriving in 2000, Caroline Frey has been running the estate with her team.

On what terroir is Château la Lagune Haut Médoc 3è GCC AOP 2017 produced?

The vines, aged between 20 and 60 years, are trained using double Guyot / Médoc pruning, with a density of 6,666 vines/ha and 10,000 vines/ha. The soil of light gravel (pink, yellow, and white quartz, calcite, agate) and silica is considered by geologist René Pijassou to be "the Médoc island model". The entire vineyard is certified organic and is converting to biodynamics.

How is Château la Lagune Haut Médoc 3è GCC AOP 2017 vinified and aged?

The grapes, harvested by hand from September 12 to 30, 2017, undergo triple manual sorting completed by optical sorting before parcel-by-parcel vinification. The extraction of tannins and anthocyanins is carefully controlled to favor elegance. The final blend, 70% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, is completed during aging. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, with 50% replaced each year, and undergoes several rack-and-returns for aging on fine lees.

What is the tasting profile of Château la Lagune Haut Médoc 3è GCC AOP 2017?

Terre de Vins awards this vintage 94 points, describing "a very sunny nose with Grenache notes. The same finish as the start, La Lagune is a demonstration of concentration and balance, with a still slightly harsh finish. The château has respected the vintage effect; this will be a wine for connoisseurs."

At what temperature should Château la Lagune Haut Médoc 3è GCC AOP 2017 be served?

This wine should be served at 16°C and has aging potential of over 20 years.