Chateau Lagrange - Saint-Julien 2015

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Nez fin, sur les fruits rouges, les petits fruits. La bouche offre une certaine densité avec une texture consistante. Corps équilibré au tanin délicat et finale séveuse d’une très belle fraîcheur.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Deep ruby in color, this full-bodied wine is packed with crisp, crunchy cassis and black fruits. The tannins are present but ripe and the fruit has freshness and persistence in a slightly stoic but creamy finish. Only 35% of the harvest was placed into the Grand Vin. This wine was produced from a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot, reaching 13.3% alcohol.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Lagrange is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot, continuing the estate's philosophy including more Cabernet in the Grand Vin (for example, in 2005 it was just 46%.) Cropped at 50 hl/ha and matured in around 50% to 55% new oak from six different cooperages, it has a tightly-knit bouquet with blackberry, cedar and light rose petal scents, elegant in style. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannin, moderate weight in the mouth, not as intense as either the 2009 or 2010, although it is harmonious and graceful. There is a pleasant spicy, white pepper note that lingers on the aftertaste of what should be one of the earlier drinking Saint Julien wines.

Bettane & Desseauve

17 / 20

the4/28/2016

Beau vin svelte. Excellent corps, arôme racé de cèdre, assez riche, mais avec une entrée de bouche plus tendre qu’on ne l’imaginait au vu du raisin, prendra parfaitement le bois.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

A plump, juicy wine, the 2015 Lagrange is a terrific example of the year. Although not hugely complex, the 2015 offers tons of near to medium-term appeal in a gracious, mid-weight style that is sure to find many admirers. The Lagrange is a decidedly feminine, understated Pomerol. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate and floral notes wrap around the inviting finish. The 2015 is 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Jean-Marc QUARIN

14,75 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/18/2016

Vin fruité, de corps et de longueurs moyens.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. This wine is structured with concentrated tannins. The dry character of these tannins offers a counterpoint to the acidity and black currant flavors, with fruit tones lingering on the finish. 93 points

René Gabriel

18 / 20

the4/10/2016

75 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 17 % Merlot, 8 % Petit Verdot. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Schwarze Kirschen und Lakritze, zeigt eine spannende Tiefe an. Saftiger Gaumen, die Tannine sind weich und stützen den homogenen Fluss, aromatisches Finale mit viel Fruchtdruck. Sehr gross, aber bei weitem nicht überheblich. Eine grosse Ernte (52hl/ha) aber nur ein Drittel wurde als Grand Vin selektioniert. Das wird eine sichere, preislich attraktive Genussbank! 18/20 2022 – 2045

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Nicely packed, with enticing red and black currant fruit that is enlivened with anise, sweet tobacco and incense notes. Lightly toasty, with just a little tug of cedar at the end.—J.M.