A classic Médoc, Lanessan’s 2005 exhibits beautiful, almost Pauillac-like, cedary blackcurrant fruit. Always a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc and some Merlot and Petit Verdot, the wine is medium to full-bodied and meaty, with forest floor, blackcurrants, and some cedar wood. It is delicious, soft, and surprisingly approachable for a 2005 Médoc. The color is a healthy dark plum/ruby/purple. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2015 - 2030
Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Sweet and comforting on the nose. But pretty chewy on the palate still. Should make old bones.
Drink 2019-2028
A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this may be the finest Lanessan I have ever tasted. It boasts a deep ruby/purple hue as well as scents of blueberries, blackberries, cassis, and new saddle leather. Full-bodied with terrific concentration, sweet tannin, and beautiful length as well as richness, this stunning wine represents fabulous value. Moreover, it can be drunk in 2-3 years or cellared for two decades.
