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.