2023 Lanessan
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Espresso, black currants, licorice, tobacco, and herbs are all over the place here. Forward, chewy, lifted, and fresh, the fruits are bright, sweet, and chewy, with a savory, tobacco, and blackberry finish.
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James Suckling
Neal Martin, Vinous
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Lanessan slowly emerges from the glass with soft-spoken notes of fresh plums and mulberries followed by hints of Provence herbs, lavender, and tobacco leaf. The medium-bodied palate is delicately played and verges on lean, offering lightly chewy tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing on a mineral note.
A nicely polished red with redcurrant, blackcurrant and forest-floor character. Medium body with integrated, fine tannins and a reserved, fruity finish. Better than 2022?
The 2023 Lanessan is a bit diffuse and demonstrates some greenness on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and good weight. This is actually better in the mouth, with gentle grip and a welcome spiciness on the finish. It's just the aromatics that are left wanting based on the barrel sample. It may improve by the time it is in bottle.