Lagrange St Julien 3eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lagrange
Label Name:
 
St Julien 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Merlot 14%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critically well scored: Vinous ~94, Jeb Dunnuck 93, Wine Advocate 92–94, Decanter ~93, James Suckling 93. Recommended cellaring and medium‑long term potential

Tasting Note
Layered dark fruit (blackcurrant, plum), floral violets, cedar, graphite and tobacco. Medium‑to‑full body with fresh acidity, fine powdery tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef Wellington, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, teriyaki beef, mushroom dandan noodles.

Production Method
Parcel selection; stainless‑steel fermentation with moderate pump‑overs; malolactic fermentation; aged ~21 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Lagrange is a 1855 Troisième Cru in Saint‑Julien (≈118 ha). Owned by Suntory since 1983; GM/winemaker Matthieu Bordes; certified HVE and sustainable practices.