Chateau Lagrange

Château Lagrange's "Parcellaire Haut Bois" is a special, limited-release single-plot Cabernet Sauvignon from their Saint-Julien estate, known for intense black fruit (cherry, cassis) mixed with spicy, earthy notes, floral hints (violet, rose), and a powerful yet silky structure, often with tobacco, mint, and liquorice undertones, built for aging and showcasing a specific terroir's character, distinct from the main Château Lagrange blend .

Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot
Drinking Window: 1992-2030

Discover the timeless elegance of Château Lagrange 1982, a rare and celebrated Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé. This iconic vintage has matured gracefully over decades, revealing layers of dark fruit, cedar, and subtle spice, with a silky texture and remarkable depth. Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs alike, it embodies the pinnacle of Bordeaux craftsmanship and is a prized addition to any wine cellar or special occasion.

94 Points - Wine Spectator.
“One of the sleepers of the vintage. Traditional and rich. Dark ruby-colored, with a slight garnet rim. Masses of berry, chocolate and raspberry character. Full-bodied and very tannic, packed with fruit. Lengthy finish. A youthful and concentrated wine; a relatively good value.”

The 1983 Château Lagrange, a Saint-Julien Third Growth (3ème Cru Classé), is described as a classic, savory Bordeaux with firm tannins, earthy notes, and mature black fruit (plum, cassis), showing complexity with hints of leather and pencil shavings, holding up well with age but benefiting from decanting to reveal its depth, reflecting the era when Suntory began its major revitalization of the estate.

94 Points-Wine Enthusiast "Firm and still dry with the solid tannins, the wine's ripe fruitiness is developing well. The combination gives great potential. Black currant and berry fruits are both there with crisp juicy acidity. The aftertaste is a reminder that this wine has a long way to go. Drink from 2024. "

93 Poins-Vinous "The 2014 Lagrange is terrific. Bold, juicy and exuberant, the 2014 possesses striking balance and textural richness. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, iron, smoke and tobacco underpin a core of intense red-toned fruit in a super-expressive, layered wine endowed with real pedigree. The firm, muscular tannins need time to soften, but there is plenty to look forward to."

95 points Vinous: "The 2016 Lagrange has a tightly knit, focused bouquet of intense blackberry, briar and cedar aromas. This is impressive, and it gains intensity with aeration. The medium-bodied palate delivers grainy tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a vivacious, spicy, almost peppery finish. One of the most powerful Lagrange that I have tasted. A Saint-Julien that is consistently underrated, this 2016 will give a great deal of pleasure over the next 30-plus years. (NM)" (1/2019)

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) with 12% Merlot and only 2% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2066

96 Points - Jane Anson
“Continuing a run of exceptional vintages where everything seems to be going right at this property. High Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and it comes across in the sleek black fruits and peony character, very much floral and finessed. Good stuff, this is impressive, enjoyable, very St Julien and very good. 50% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, Mathieu Bordes director since 2013."

Covering an area of 11 hectares located in the communes of Cussac Fort Médoc and Saint­Laurent de Médoc, this vineyard of white vines is located on two distinct soils of gravelly sand and limestone clays. The blend is oriented to produce a wine elegant and delicate, well proportioned body without excessive acidity

The Château Lagrange Heritage Collection 2023 is a limited-edition Saint-Julien red wine created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the estate's acquisition by the Japanese Suntory group in 1983. This unique cuvée is a modern reinterpretation of the estate's historical blend from that era.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), Merlot (10%), Petit Verdot (6%)
Drinking Window: 2032-2058

95-97 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A beautifully refined Château Lagrange with exceptional precision and classic Saint-Julien character. Aromas of cassis, blackberries and black cherries are complemented by notes of violets, graphite, cedar and subtle baking spices. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is vibrant and impeccably balanced, revealing a concentrated core of pure dark fruit framed by polished tannins and fresh acidity. Elegant yet structured, it combines impressive depth with mineral freshness and remarkable harmony. The finish is long, seamless and persistent, highlighting the estate’s finesse and excellent aging potential.”