Lagrange St Julien 3eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lagrange
Label Name:
 
St Julien 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 74%, Merlot 24%, Petit Verdot 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 95, Wine Advocate (William Kelley/Neal Martin) 95, Vinous 95, James Suckling 94, Decanter 93, Wine Spectator 92, Falstaff 94; widely praised for purity, balance and long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, black cherry and cassis with violet, licorice, cedar and tobacco notes. Medium–full body, vibrant acidity, polished powdery tannins and a mineral, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, braised beef, beef Bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, mushroom or beef hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with plot selection; fermented in temperature‑controlled stainless vats, malolactic fermentation, aged 18–21 months in French oak (≈50–60% new); blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Château Lagrange, a 3ème Cru Classé (1855) in Saint‑Julien, owns ~117 ha. Bought by Suntory in 1983, extensively modernized; known for Cabernet‑driven, precision wines.