Château La Lagune Haut-Médoc (3éme Grand Cru Classé)

Winemaker Caroline Frey on the winery

“We are Château La Lagune, a historic wine estate in Ludon-Médoc, north of Bordeaux. Our history dates back to the sixteenth century, and in 1855 our château received a special distinction: we were included in the official classification of Grands Crus Classés. This placed us among a select group of Médoc estates ranked at the time according to their reputation and the prices achieved by their wines. Since 2000, Caroline Frey has led the estate with a strong focus on quality and precision. We aim to craft wines that combine finesse, harmony and elegance with the structure and depth associated with the Médoc.”

And on Bordeaux, France

“Our vineyards are located in the Haut-Médoc, on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. This distinction matters because our status as a 3ème Grand Cru Classé belongs specifically to the 1855 classification of the Médoc; it is not directly comparable with the classifications used in Saint-Émilion or other areas on the Right Bank. Within this historic ranking, Troisième Cru, or Third Growth, is the third of five levels for red wines. Our vineyards sit on gravel-rich soils particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. Together with Merlot and a small proportion of Petit Verdot, this grape forms the foundation of our wine. We seek a balance of ripe dark fruit, fine tannins, freshness and a long, elegant finish.”