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A magnificent property in the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Lagrange now occupies an almost intimate place in the hearts of wine enthusiasts. Although its history dates back to the 17th century, it wasn't until 1796 that Château Lagrange underwent tremendous expansion under the impetus of its owner Jean-Valère Cabarrus, the finance minister of Napoléon I in Spain.
The Château Lagrange will obtain the rank of Third Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification for the Paris Universal Exhibition.
The Japanese Suntory group will acquire the Domaine in 1983, and spectacular technical renovations will be undertaken in the winery and vineyard to restore Lagrange's reputation.
Situated on two gravelly hilltops, the vineyard of Château Lagrange covers 118 hectares of vines, of which 68% are Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The wines are aged for 18 to 20 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which are new.
The estate produces a Second wine, Fiefs de Lagrange, as well as a third wine in Haut-Médoc, Pagus de Lagrange.
The vineyard also boasts 11 hectares of white grape varieties for the production of their white wine Sec, les Arums de Lagrange, of which 80% is Sauvignon blanc, 10% Sémillon and 10% Sauvignon gris.
The wines of Château Lagrange are renowned for their elegance and complexity, where the finesse of the tannins envelop a fully fruity palate.
2020 is forever etched in our collective memory, a singular year in every respect. With the health crisis, working habits were somewhat disrupted: the ability to adapt was salvific for Domaine and our teams in order to stay the course. As in 2019, we recorded record total rainfall.
The mild winter favored early budburst, a lead we'll keep right through to harvest. The berries are small, with skins rich in polyphenols. The Merlots are magnificent and opulent, accentuated by this year's historically low yields. We decided to stop 4 days before picking the Cabernets from Domaine to perfect their tannins and aromas: they bring power, freshness and length.
A WORD FROM THE OENOLOGIST
With an average vine age of 30 years and a clear desire to produce much more than a Second wine, Les Fiefs de Lagrange remains a must-have in Saint Julien. This 2020 is no exception. In the purest style of the appellation, it embodies elegance, harmony and almost immediate accessibility. Like the Grand Vin, red and black fruits dominate. A tangy attack, a full-bodied mid-palate and good length: it has the qualities to age well in the cellars of even the most patient connoisseurs.
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