TN: 2000 La Lagune

[Jay Winton]

Bordeaux brought us together, let it keep us together. Ok, off the pulpit. After having had this vintage several times over the years, I think patience has been rewarded as it showed the best yet. A solid core of Bordeaux left bank fruit surrounded by soft tannins. I decanted for a couple of hours which I recommend. I'll give this an A- today. It might improve a bit but drinking very well now.

[stefan]

I agree, Mr. Vino. This wine has turned out much better than I expected....

which is to say that it is OK to use it to use in a stew made for a mongrel cur.

[JimHow]

Wow, I predicted you were going to scold him for extolling its virtues.

[Jay Winton]

another 2000LL last night. Aerated for an hour and a slight mustiness remained. Not corked but not up to the level of the last one as above. One or two left. Served with shepherds pie with a mixture of ground chuck, veal and pork. A nice meal on a cold night.

[stefan]

Let this be a warning to anyone contemplating buying even oldish La Lagune. Expect to buy 3 or 4. to get one that is good. If you did not buy on release, forget it and bid on something else.

[JimHow]

The Wine That Shall Remain Nameless.

[Jay Winton]

Took a 2000 LL to a birthday celebration last night and it didn't last long. Best bottle of my release case yet, everything balanced with a classsic Medoc nose.

[greatbxfreak]

I had it in April this year. It's a beautiful wine and firm proof of how great this vintage is! I also had Angelus 2000, and it was a mind-boggling experience.

[stefan]

Yes, the 2000 is much better now than I predicted it would be after tasting it early on and sending back my unopened second case. Now it is only a contender for the most underperforming La Lagune in the vintages 1961-2000.