Lagrange St Julien 3eme Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lagrange
Label Name:
 
St Julien 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Petit Verdot 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 94-96; Vinous 94-96; Decanter 95-97; Falstaff 94; James Suckling 94-95; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20. Critics note drinking window roughly 2029–2045

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with violet, cedar, graphite and subtle spice; polished ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long mineral finish with floral lift.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or beef bourguignon, venison; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~21 months in French oak (≈60% new) with malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Château Lagrange is a large (≈118 ha) Saint-Julien estate, classified 3ème Cru (1855). Owned by Suntory since 1983, modernized vineyards and cellars under long-term technical teams.