3em Cru Classe 2008

Name: Chateau La Lagune 3em Cru Classe 2008
Brand: Chateau La Lagune
SKU: WRW3229AF

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WA90

Strong Vintage

WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 3 closely-agreeing Bordeaux 2008 ratings (Bordeaux Pomerol/Saint-Emilion; Bordeaux Medoc; Bordeaux Graves Red).

A vintage grade rates the growing season in this wine’s region — not this specific bottle. Source.

About this bottle

Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.

The hedonistic, rich, opulent, velvet-textured 1989 displays a moderately dark ruby color, a big, intense bouquet of ripe plums and prunes, a richly concentrated, oaky fruitiness, medium to full body, plenty of glycerine, and soft tannins. This sensual, alluring wine will drink well for the next 10-15 years.

Chateau La Lagune  3em Cru Classe

Haut-Médoc Troisième cru 1855 Château La Lagune is the highest ranked property outside of the principal Haut-Médoc appellations. It is in Ludon-Médoc, about halfway between the village of Margaux and the city of Bordeaux. Like

so many Bordeaux estates, the early 20th Century was a period of considerable decline - by the time La Lagune's saviour George Brunette bought the near derelict estate in 1958 there were just 4ha of vineyard left.

He set about a whirlwind renovation and a complete replanting of the vineyard, although a few short years later, in 1961, he sold La Lagune to Champagne Ayala. Today, Château La Lagune is owned by the Frey family who continue to drive the estate forward.

The 80ha of sandy-gravel vineyard are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and an unusually high 10% Petit Verdot. The Grand Vin spends 18 months in wood, with 55% being new every year (down from a previously over impressive 100% new). Interestingly, once La Lagune barriques have been used twice, they are sent off to the Rhône to be used by Paul Jaboulet, also owned by the Frey family.

Today, Château La Lagune is one of the wines to look out for in the Haut-Médoc, usually outperforming its Third Growth status, whilst its less than lofty appellation keeps a lid on the price.