a brief romance a year or so ago with 96 Cuvée Angeline and I was hooked on Lassalle. 2012 Special Club recently was way too young and it was recommended I try 2008. It tastes younger than 2012.
A faceful of citrus, it’s a very brash wine that hasn’t even reached adolescence. The fruit is clean and bright, the wine complex and long, but put it away for a decade. — 4 years ago
It was good — 10 months ago
Easy drinking fruity with ettouffee hot bought TW $12 — a year ago
fortunately recently found a small supply for $55/b, less than release price, and it’s even more delicious due to that price. Just scrumptious crunchy bright yellow orchard fruit and citrus, not at all oxidative or yeasty, just lovely, fresh, and delicious. This is real bright and fresh. The 2011 wasn’t at this level, 96 was/is stupendous, and I’m hooked. I don’t know who Angeline is but I love her very much. — 3 years ago
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, soft oak spice.
Off-dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, soft licorice. Medium-rich, velvety tannins. Oak is subtle, allowing the grapes to shine.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago
Nice light cab. Would buy again — 2 years ago
Dry, not fruity - Keith liked more than Denise — 4 years ago
Had it in Tucson az at condo.. good — 4 years ago
Alan Weinberg
It’s Lassalle, not Lasalle, and it’s superb wine. — a month ago