Lagrange Pomerol 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lagrange
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93–94; Falstaff 92–94; various sources report Wine Advocate/Robert Parker scores ranging ~87–93; Decanter offered a more restrained score (~85). Overall widely praised for 2015 balance and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Ripe plum and blackberry with truffle, cocoa and cedar notes; silky yet firm tannins, mineral/chalky finish, long and balanced—classic Pomerol depth and polish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, duck confit, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy-braised beef, umami mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with double sorting; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats; aged 16–18 months in French oak (c.30–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Small Pomerol estate on the northern edge of the plateau; owned/managed by the Jean-Pierre Moueix family since 1953, focused on Merlot from clay soils.