Moulin de La Lagune 2019

A fresh and complex Haut-Médoc Second Wine

The estate

Magnificently situated on the left bank of Bordeaux, Château La Lagune is one of the finest estates in the Haut-Médoc appellation. Since 2004, Caroline Frey has put her talent to work to raise Château La Lagune to the top.

The vineyard

A major name among the wines of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château La Lagune oversees an 80-hectare vineyard planted on a gravelly hilltop. The vines, on average 20 years old, are managed with organic and biodynamic practices.

The wine

The estate’s Second Wine, Moulin de La Lagune showcases the style of a great Haut-Médoc wine.

The vintage

The conditions at the beginning of the growth cycle were seasonal and relatively dry. Following budburst recorded at the end of March, the growth development was slow and regular. Bright weather lasted from the beginning of July to mid-August. When it was time for the harvest, the vineyard’s health was perfect and the grapes were of a great quality.

Winemaking and ageing

Harvests done by hand with sorting at the plot, completed by a manual and optical sorting in the vatting room. Vinification with destemming at 100%, maceration of 3 weeks with gentle extractions. Malolactic fermentation. Ageing for 12 months in French oak casks of which 40% were of new wood.

Blend

Merlot (60%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (33%)
Petit Verdot (7%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Moulin de La Lagune 2019

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a lovely ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose is intense, mingling scents of red fruit and little black fruit.

Palate
Elegant and with a beautiful freshness, the palate delights with its round tannins and its lingering, refreshing finish.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 16° and 18°C.

Storage

This Haut-Médoc Second Wine can be laid down until 2034.