Question: Lanessan 2006

[Chasse-Spleen]

Anyone know anything about the style and quality of this wine? Patrick?
Thanks,
Chasse

[Blanquito]

Never had it, Chris. But this Chateau seems very consistent to me (in at least good vintages) and there is almost no price variability: for example, you can buy the 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2009, all between $20-$25.

For my money, I'd try the 2009, its early reports on Winebeserkers are excellent (Astor has it in stock for $24). I have really enjoyed the 2003 as well. Most of my 1996s were musty/off.

If you crack one, let us know!

[Chasse-Spleen]

Thanks, Patrick. I tried the '09 and it is indeed very good to excellent. I tried the '08 and I thought it was a little on the commercial side, but '08 is like that. They have the '06 at Sherry-Lehmann so I was thinking of giving it a shot. I know it's not a grave risk but I just thought I'd ask.

[AlohaArtakaHoundsong]

Agree on the 08, though with the caveat that it seemed rather unformed, which shouldn't surprise.

[Chasse-Spleen]

So, if I like '06, and I like Lanessan, then it follows that I should like the '06 Lanessan. I just wonder if Lanessan is a wine that goes through a substantial dumb phase. I guess I will find out.