2005 Ch. La Lagune, Haut-Médoc

Wow, has La Lagune ever tasted as good as this? A groundbreaking château over the years - it was the first Cru Classé estate to install a woman, the late Jeanne Boyrie, as manager in 1964 - recently its wines have returned to their rightful place amongst the best in the region.

Its glorious 2005 has soft, sweet, ripe blackcurrant and black cherry fruit which blossoms within a lovely fragrant Margaux-style freshness and racy acidity. With lovely concentration, elegance and poise this should be a terrific bargain and looks sure to rival if not surpass their fabulous 1982. BBR Score: 17/20.  Robert Parker: 92-94/100.