Chateau Lagrange Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classe) 2010

The history of Château Lagrange began with Mr Jean Valère Cabarrus, who bought the estate in 1796 and extended it before selling it in 1825. 

The estate then went through some difficult times (war, viticultural crises and economic recession) and had numerous successive owners. 

Since its acquisition in 1983 by the Japanese group Suntory and its management by Mr Marcel Ducasse, priority has been given to upgrading the vineyard and modernising its facilities. All this has helped make Château Lagrange one of the top wines of Saint-Julien.

Completely situated in the village of Saint­Julien, the vineyard of Chateau Lagrange represents 118 hectares in red vines, spread over two hills with the slopes directed towards the North and the South, in one block. The subsoil is of clay and limestone and the topsoil is of pebbles and gravel. The climate is temperate and oceanic. 

From the 29th of September to the 20th of October 2010. Grapes are hand­picked into individual crates. A first selection is done by hand on whole bunches, and a second one grape by grape with an optical camera.

Deep and intense colour. On the nose a sensation of freshness, with red and black fruits aromas, as well as toasted and vanilla notes. The attack is very firm, the mouthfeel gains strength with an exceptional tannic richness. Powerful, smooth and harmonious tannins. 

Age of the vine: 40 years 

Ageing potential: 30 years