In his first review of this wine Robert Parker said: "A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this may be the finest Lanessan I have ever tasted." (04/07) More recently he rated it 90 points and continued his praise: "Shrewd Bordeaux buyers have long followed this excellent Medoc estate, whose wine can easily be confused with a St.-Julien or Pauillac. The 2005 is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage. Dark plum/purple-tinged with a beautiful nose of new saddle leather, spice box, black currants, and a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco, it offers medium body, admirable richness, decent acidity, and ripe tannin. Although it will be drinkable in 4-5 years, these wines have an excellent track record of evolving for two decades or more." (04/08) According to the Wine Spectator: "Delicate, with blackberry and plum aromas. Medium-bodied, with medium tannins and a medium finish... offers good quality. Best after 2009." (03/08)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 de Birot, Côtes de Bordeaux $14.99
2009 La Lagune, Haut-Médoc $69.99
2009 Chauvet Rouge, Bordeaux $9.99
2010 Hyot, Côtes de Castillon $9.99
2009 Trébiac, Graves $14.99
