Description
This wine continues to get better and better, yet is still not close to full maturity, despite what I would have thought 16 years ago. The wine has a dense, dark plum/ruby color with just a bit of lightening at the edge. A sweet nose of black cherries intermixed with balsam wood, vanilla, and Provencal herbs has an almost Rhone-like character to it. The wine is medium to full-bodied, rich, with a lot of flesh, light to moderate tannin, and great balance and purity. This wine has approached its plateau of drinking. It should hold for at least another 10-15 years. Very impressive! Anticipated maturity: Now-2015. Last tasted, 12/02.
- Alcohol %: 13-14.5%
- Decant Time: 60
- Taste: black cherries, balsam wood, vanilla, Provencal herbs, fleshy, balanced, pure
- Food Matching: roasted lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
,
Merlot
,
Petit Verdot
,
Tasting note
1985年的拉拉貢堡莊酒展現了奧美多克區經典葡萄酒的永恆魅力。酒體呈現濃郁的暗梅紅色，邊緣略帶些許變淺，散發出黑櫻桃、香脂木、香草和普羅旺斯草本植物的甜美香氣，讓人聯想到隆河谷的風味。口感中等偏濃郁，質地豐滿，單寧輕至中等，平衡與純淨度極佳。這款酒已接近飲用的高峰期，預計至少還能陳放十年以上。開瓶醒酒一小時，讓它的風味完全展開，搭配烤羊肉或烤牛排等濃郁菜餚，將帶來難忘的用餐體驗。
The 1985 Chateau La Lagune is a testament to the timeless elegance of Haut-Medoc wines. With a dense, dark plum/ruby hue and a hint of lightening at the edge, this wine exudes a sweet nose of black cherries, balsam wood, vanilla, and Provencal herbs, reminiscent of the Rhone valley. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, rich, and fleshy, with light to moderate tannin, and an exceptional balance and purity. Approaching its plateau of maturity, it promises to delight for another decade or more. Decant for an hour to unveil its full spectrum of flavors, and pair with robust dishes like roasted lamb or grilled steak for an unforgettable dining experience.
