Château Lanessan - Haut-Médoc 2015

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Earthy, tobacco driven, dark red fruits with a rustic type of charm, although the wine seems cleaner, fresher and a bit softer than in previous vintages. Much of that credit belongs to bringing in Hubert de Bouard as their consultant starting with the 2015 vintage.

Bettane & Desseauve

16-16,5 / 20

the4/28/2016

Beaucoup de finesse et de précision dans un style qui n’est pas sans rappeler un beau saint-julien. L’aboutissement du travail effectué par Paz Espejo depuis plusieurs années à la propriété, avec l’étincelle d’élégance apportée par sa nouvelle collaboration avec Hubert de Boüard. Grande expression classique du centre du Médoc avec des notes de cèdre et d’épices douces, tannin noble. Grand rapport qualité-prix.

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Lanessan is an attractive, mid-weight wine that will drink well upon release. Dark red cherry, plum and sweet floral notes add to the wine's open-knit personality and considerable appeal. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

88 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Floral nose and good firmness and depth. This wine is always slow to start and will develop well.2020-2030

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

Light crimson. Not very expressive on the nose. Very brisk indeed. Glossy fruit. Could be quite a charmer in the short term. Drink 2019-2026

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

Blackberry and black licorice aromas and flavors. Full body, chewy tannins and bright acidity. Impressive concentration for the vintage. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martin

The 2013 Lanessan has quite a punchy, fruit-driven bouquet with well-integrated oak, a Lanessan with more sense of purpose than I have found in recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine blackberry and raspberry fruit, fine tannin, leading to a smooth and harmonious finish, which lingers nicely in the mouth. You know, this is the best Lanessan for a long time, perchance because Mon. De Bouard is consulting? Drink 2019-2032