2020 Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon 41%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 5%

La Lagune has a strong sustainable philosophy; it’s certified organic and in conversion to biodynamics. As the Médoc’s most southerly classified growth, with sandier soils around the gravel outcrop, some drought stress was to be expected here; Caroline Frey reports there were no problems. The wine is deeply coloured, with tasty tannins to the fore. The palate is deep and chocolatey. The flavours are more on the savoury and earthy scale and the tannins are grainy, but there is sophistication, too. This is a wine both solid and worthy.

Drink 2028-2038