{"product_id":"2020-chateau-la-lagune-750ml","title":"2020 Chateau La Lagune 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau La Lagune is a Third Growth of the 1855 Classification and one of the leading estates of the Haut-Médoc. The 2020 combines Cabernet Sauvignon-led structure with dark fruit, freshness and polished tannins, delivering the balance, finesse and ageing potential that define the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 season was marked by extremes, from a warm, dry winter and exceptionally early budbreak to heavy May rainfall followed by periods of drought. Flowering began in mid-May and veraison started on 7 July. Despite the challenging conditions, the vineyard reached harvest with healthy fruit, picked between 10 and 30 September 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Viticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend comprises 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot from vines between approximately 20 and 60 years old. The vineyard is planted on the light gravel soils for which the Médoc is renowned, including quartz, calcite, agate and silica over deeper subsoils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire vineyard is certified organic and is managed with a strong focus on soil preservation, biodiversity and the long-term health of the living ecosystem. Vine density ranges from 6,666 to 10,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand into small crates. A meticulous triple manual sorting was followed by optical sorting before parcel-by-parcel vinification. Extraction was carefully controlled to preserve elegance and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, with around 50% renewed each year. The wine was racked several times during maturation to remove heavier lees while retaining contact with the fine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Radiant and engaging showing notes of raspberries, currants, lemon blossom, mandarin peel, bergamot and citronella.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+\/20 — Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Sensational energy, grandeur and poise… the finish is prodigious and the flavour barely falls away.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Stars — Le Guide Hachette des Vins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAwarded 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau La Lagune is a historic Haut-Médoc estate whose origins extend back to the 16th century. Classified as a Third Growth in 1855, the property has been led by Caroline Frey since 2000, with an emphasis on precise vineyard work, organic viticulture and elegant, terroir-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chateau La Lagune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–60 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Médoc gravel with quartz, calcite, agate and silica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested, 10–30 September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parcel-by-parcel after triple manual and optical sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2056\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631359623470,"sku":"1786968122","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2020ChateauLaLagune750ml.png?v=1791261428","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2020-chateau-la-lagune-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}