2015 Lanessan
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:03 pm
I thought I give this a try as it is relatively inexpensive (around $20.00) and it's from the 2015 so-called super vintage. My impression is, I like it. It's a medium ++ body, round tannins and acidity of the lower side of the scale. Nose of forest floor, subdue spice, and blackberry puree. On the palate it fairly straightforward. It's 58% cab, 38% Merlot, 7%, CF and 7% PV. It has a decent finish but not incredible. I suspect is will age well for maybe 10 years. Frankly, I did not taste or smell oak which is a plus in my book.
If there is a complaint, I would have to say it is made in the "international" style. While well made, there was little clue that would have told me it's a Bordeaux. Still, it is well made and pleasant to drink. if this wine were made in Napa, you are looking at maybe $45-50 dollars a bottle.
As an aside, on Cellartracker there are some reports of the wine being thin and acidic. That is not how I would describe my bottle. Nice daily drinker.
Bill
If there is a complaint, I would have to say it is made in the "international" style. While well made, there was little clue that would have told me it's a Bordeaux. Still, it is well made and pleasant to drink. if this wine were made in Napa, you are looking at maybe $45-50 dollars a bottle.
As an aside, on Cellartracker there are some reports of the wine being thin and acidic. That is not how I would describe my bottle. Nice daily drinker.
Bill