Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
75cl * 13.5% ABV * St Julien, Bordeaux, France
This 3rd Growth Chateau is the largest of all the classed growths with 117 hectares of vines. Top quality St Julien has been produced here since the late 1980’s when new investment meant that the wine making facilities could be modernised. This has lead to a number of exceptional vintages, that have arguably exceeded its 3rd Growth status.
Powerful, moreish and mouth-watering, with vibrant ripe black and red brambly fruits, toasted spicy oak, sweet tobacco and cloves. Well balanced tannins help to create a fantastic structure. The palate is forward, stylish and utterly charming, and the finish is long with plenty of depth.
Decant carefully and leave for 2-3 hours. Serve at 16 -18°C.
97 points, Jane Anson, 2022, 'A stunningly successful Lagrange, easily one of the best ever at the property, with complexity, density, and staying power. Combines the exuberant texture of the 2009 with precision and clarity of fruit. The conditions of the vintage meant the smallest size of beries in 35 years, and although the tannins are clearly present they are finessed and sappy. A very young wine, but balanced and seductive, with lush cassis and blackberry fruits. 3.47ph, 60% new oak - this is an upscore from my last tasting of this vintage, but it is really singing. Harvest October 3 to October 24 with a record (since Suntory purchase) 49% of production making it to the 1st wine. Eric Boissenot consultant. Drink 2024-2045.
95 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Independent, 2024, 'Made from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Lagrange is deep garnet-purple in color. It explodes with bombastic notions of blueberry pie, blackcurrant cordial, and chocolate-covered cherries followed by touches of garrigue, fragrant earth, candied violets, and licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock full of juicy black fruits with a velvety texture and great tension, finishing long and spicy.