Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lagrange
Label Name:
 
St Julien 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 17%, Petit Verdot 8%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA/Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 93; Vinous (Neal Martin) 94; James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Decanter 92; Recommended drinking window generally 2022–2040 (varies by critic)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis with violet, cedar, cocoa and subtle truffle/forest-floor notes. Firm, grainy tannins, mint and graphite undertones, racy acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast or grilled beef, lamb, venison, duck confit, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, miso-braised short ribs, soy/miso glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed; fermented in stainless and concrete vats with careful extraction; matured ~16–18 months in about 50–55% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Château Lagrange, 1855 Classified Third Growth in Saint-Julien. Owned by Suntory (since 1983), large estate (~100–120 ha) producing a classic left-bank, Cabernet-led grand vin.