La Lagune
La Lagune
60%
Cabernet Sauvignon
30%
Merlot
10%
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon is planted all over the world in a myriad of climates, but it really comes into its own in the Médoc. As the DNA of La Lagune, the gravelly soil provides the perfect microclimate for ripening.
Petit Verdot has always had a special place in the wines of La Lagune, thanks to the special touch it gives them. Made from 60-year-old vines grown in warm soils, La Lagune’s Petit Verdot is remarkably unique.
The vines at La Lagune are of exceptional quality and rarity, which is why INRA has been working for 10 years to create a new Petit Verdot clone. The aim is to replace the only clone on the market, which is highly productive of average quality.
Merlot expresses itself particularly well on the gravelly sand soils of Artiguemale, producing fruity, fleshy wines.
A massal selection is obtained from different strains from a vineyard plot, often over 70 years old. The fundamental aim of mass selection is to preserve the genetic heritage that is currently disappearing from ageing vineyards.
Following the excellent results obtained with the Petits Verdots, massal selection is now applied to the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This method enables us to select vines that are perfectly adapted to the La Lagune terroir, significantly improving the quality of production and preserving the identity of our grape varieties, making Château La Lagune wines unique.
« It is the heart of the blending of parcels and the greatest asset in the face of climatic challenges. »
