Château Lagrange

Saint-Julien

2018

Blend

67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Wine designation

Château Lagrange, Red, 2018
Category: Saint-Julien, 3ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

This wine is best enjoyed with rich, flavorful dishes such as grilled red meats, game dishes or mature cheeses.

Data sheet

Château Lagrange

Saint-Julien

2018

Tasting notes

The wine has a deep, intense red color. On the nose, you can expect aromas of black fruits such as black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, accompanied by hints of licorice, spice and tobacco. On the palate, Château Lagrange is structured and powerful, with firm, well-integrated tannins. You can expect a good concentration of black fruit, as well as flavors of cedar, vanilla and cocoa from oak aging. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant impression on the palate.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 118 hectares

Soil composition: Gunzian gravel with a subsoil of sandy-clay.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless steel vats with moderate pumping-over,

Maceration technique: Occasional rack and return or punching down if necessary – Vatting time 15 to 22 days.

Aging: Oak Barrels

21 months with 50% new oak barrels.

Type of oak: French

Consulting œnologist: Eric Boissenot

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Originally known as « La Grange » in the 13th century and later purchased in 1790 by Jean-Valère Cabarrus. The estate was classified 3ème Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. After being purchased in 1983 by Suntory, a Japanese beverage company, which marked the beginning of significant improvements for the estate.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

In 1995, Château Lagrange collaborated with INRA (National Institute of Agronomical Research) to further research against grape worm. Along these lines the property was certified with an environmental Management System in 2017. Farming 10 hectares using biodynamic principles and 20 hectares using organic principles. Adding solar panels to the cellars to improve the energy balance. Mindful of nature and respectful with production methods.