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Mademoiselle L. de La Lagune 2004 Vintage: 2004 Colour: Red Origin: France - Bordeaux - Médoc / Haut-Médoc - Haut-Médoc A.O.C. Alc % by Vol: 13% (6 X 750ml 130CHF)

Description

This third classified growth, owned by Champagne Ayala, is from a renown Graves 'terroir' but has had the sense to keep its prices reasonable for the appellation.

Tips on service

• Conservation: ready now but will improve
• At its best in: 2008
• To decant: 1 hour
• Serve at 16°

Food and wine matching

Grilled red meats in the wines youth, the same meats in a suace after the wine has evolved, Roast mlamb and anchovies, Duck in a cherry sauce, veal and papria, ripe brie...

Tasting notes

By Jean Michel Deluc : Master Sommelier

Eye - An intense ruby coloured wine with slightly more tender shades near the rim of the glass. The are still tints of violet but the wine has started its evolution. A glossy wine that is opaque due to its density and has a medium concentration.
Nose - On the nose this wine offers the same delicate and classy composition that you would expect from a Margaux. An incredible fruitiness accompanied by the background aromas of the aging process. The perfume is dominated by the scent of blackcurrants after the wine has been aired. It quickly gains in volume and offers notes of liquorice and mild tobacco on the finish. This wine is full of elegance and grace.
Palate - On the palate the wine is initially very supple and fruity with more acidic flavours in the centre of your mouth. The finesse of the nose is found again on the palate with a velvety smoothness that is marked by the tannins. The liquoricey finish is tells of the wines youth. Very agreeable wine overall.