2022 Château La Lagune En Primeur
2022 Château La Lagune has just been released for sale en primeur at £432 per dozen in bond. Like Haut-Batailley this is a Fifth Growth and owned by a notable winemaking family, in this case, the Freys. Caroline Frey also makes the wine at Jaboulet, owned by her family.
Running La Lagune with oenologist Oenologist Isabel Davin and consultant Michel Rolland, Caroline has recently completed biodynamic certification. We usually find La Lagune to be open and generous, whilst maintaining its classic Haut-Médoc linear style. The 2022 is on form and scores as highly as 95-96 points. The powerful tannic structure means it should age for decades, but we would be tempted to enjoy its attractive supple fruit much sooner.
Offered en primeur, on allocation. Landing spring 2025.
Magnums available with £15 ex-VAT bottling surcharge, please enquire for other formats.
Limited availability. To order, e-mail us at sales@richardkihl.ltd.uk
Producer Profile
Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc
Château La Lagune is a Troisième Grand Cru Classé in the Haut-Médoc. The terroir centres on a terrace of alluvial gravel parallel bordering the Gironde. It takes its name from a village was built here in 1525. In the 1580s a tenant farm was built in its place, eventually becoming the large estate seen today.
The château was built between 1730 and 1734. The Frey family took over in 2000 and the estate is run by Caroline Frey, who also overseas Jaboulet, also owned by the Freys. Oenologist Isabel Davin has been in charge since 2000, with Michel Rolland consulting. The 110 hectares are planted to 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Merlot and 10 % Petit Verdot. There is a second wine, Moulin de la Lagune.
