Moulin du Chateau la Lagune, Haut-Medoc 2000

Get to know: Moulin du Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc 2000

A refined Bordeaux red wine from the prestigious Haut-Médoc appellation, offering classic Médoc elegance and approachable structure.

Tasting Note

Moulin du Château La Lagune 2000 is an elegant red that balances ripe fruit with savoury, earthy complexity. Deep, inky in colour with aromas of graphite, chalk, and gently evolving red and black fruit. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, integrated oak, and flavours of blackberry, cassis, and subtle spice. It finishes with a harmonious, lingering savoury note. This mature Bordeaux red delivers classic Haut-Médoc finesse and approachability.

Top food pairings:

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Braised beef with mushrooms
• Game dishes such as venison or duck

Kate Says

This second wine from Château La Lagune is a joy at 25 years old – elegant, earthy, and ready to drink with your favourite hearty meals.

Producer Info

Moulin du Château La Lagune is the second wine of Château La Lagune, a Grand Cru Classé estate in Haut-Médoc. The estate focuses on finesse, balance and early drinkability, producing wines that mirror the elegance of the grand vin while offering approachable charm. The vineyards benefit from fine gravel soils and classic Médoc terroir, ensuring structured, age-worthy wines.

How it’s made:

• Varieties: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Merlot
• Harvested at optimal ripeness to achieve balance of fruit and structure
• Traditional gentle pressing and maceration to extract colour and flavour
• Fermented in vats with careful temperature control
• Matured in French oak barrels to develop texture and complexity

Good to know:

• Region: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
• Style: Red, still, medium-bodied
• Closure: Natural cork
• Vegan: No
• ABV: 12.5%
• Vintage: 2000

Why we love it:

This Haut-Médoc red wine combines mature dark fruit, mineral undertones, and silky tannins. Perfect for pairing with roast meats, braised dishes or enjoying on its own, it’s an approachable yet refined Bordeaux that showcases the quality of the 2000 vintage.