92 -93 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2011

What a lovely texture to the wine, with super soft and supple tannins and blackberry and currant character. Round and juicy. One of the softest and most supple 2010s. It tastes more like a 2009 in style. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon , 40% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot.

92 -94 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2011

A blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, the La Lagune already has an expressive bouquet with ripe blackberry, bilberry, cedar and tobacco with good clarity and brightness. The palate is simple classic Cabernet with lovely, savoury-tinged black fruits, good acidity, very harmonious and natural towards the finish. Reserved but great length and persistency in the mouth, this is a great, great La Lagune.

94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2013

Another great success from proprietress Caroline Frey, the 2010 La Lagune provides an essential drinking experience, with notes of Asian plum sauce, mulberries, kirsch liqueur and black currants. The wine also exhibits a savory, rich smokiness and subtle lead pencil shaving notes. Full-bodied and pure, combining both elegance and power, this is a brilliant, very approachable effort that should hit its stride in 5-7 years and last for at least two decades. Think of it as a hypothetical blend of the 2005 and 2009. Kudos! --Robert Parker

Ryan Moses, JJ Buckley, February 2013

60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 10% petit verdot. Aged 18 months in 50% new oak. Very youthful in color, a deep inky core fades to a bright purple rim. Aromas jump out of the glass and feature black raspberry, bittersweet cocoa and black cherry. The palate is lifted by bright acidity that carries notes of raspberry, framboise and hints of well-integrated vanilla. Texturally, this is superb, with fine tannins, achieving an impressive level of refinement for its price-point. Although waiting is advisable, this will be hard to resist. Drink 2014-2030.

88 -91 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2011

Bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, violet, spicy oak, minerals and dried herbs. Wonderfully tangy and delineated, with excellent thrust and concentration to its blackberry and sweet spice flavors. Still, this comes across as a bit youthfully closed and hiding as much as it's showing today. Finishes long and scented, with substantial but fine tannins. Combining finesse with power, this very impressive La Lagune ought to age very well, and my guess is that it will develop significant complexity.

89 -92 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2011

This is tangy, with red currant, roasted mesquite, sanguine and tobacco notes. Already shows range and definition, with solid grip. -J.M.

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