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VINUM: "Superber aromatischer Ausdruck von Blüten und Kräutern, dann reife rote Beeren und ein Hauch Cassis; verbindet Saftigkeit mit beeindruckender Tiefe, Klassetannin grosser Frische, Spannkraft und ewiger Länge; grosser Wein, gehört zu den besten hier je verkosteten."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Fresh and fine with tight-grained, lightly stemmy tannins. Violets, raspberries, currants and orange zest. Medium-bodied, tight and fine. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes."
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DECANTER: "Dark and rich nose, full of hedgerow fruits and subtle perfumed aromas - so captivating. Beautifully layered palate - soft, gentle and delicate with ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and plums to the fore, while fine tannins give support to the overall frame. It's certainly on the more delicate side, but this has such vivacious energy and will be lovely to enjoy soon. Also shows a lick of slate and liquorice at the end giving texture and an added flavour dimension, suggesting there is more to this than its initial easy-drinking character. A stellar effort this year."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische Herzkirschen, Brombeerkonfitüre, feine Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Nougat und Tabak. Saftig, elegant, kirschige Frucht, seidige Tannine, angenehme Frische, mineralisch und gut anhaftend, hat Potenzial."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A pretty middle-weight, the 2021 La Lagune offers up inviting aromas of sweet berries and plums mingled with hints of licorice, loamy soil, raw cocoa and cigar wrapper. Medium-bodied, ample and succulent, it's fleshy and seamless, with an ample core of fruit, bright acids and melting tannins. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, it checks in at a modest 12.5% alcohol. Tasted four times, twice at the château."
