Lagrange: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru 2019

Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru 2019

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Til vinbonden

96–97+
100
2
Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 18%, Petit Verdot 2%
5
rød, tør
13,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2031–2053
Pakket ind i: 12 OHK
9
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
3
Lobenberg: 96–97+/100
The Wine Independent: 96+
Decanter: 96/20
Parker: 95/100
Jane Anson: 95/100
Galloni: 95/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 95/100
6
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Saint Julien
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru 2019

96–97+
/100

Château Lagrange, Belgraves nabo i Haut-Médoc, ligger måske nok i udkanten af Saint-Julien-appellationen, men den inkarnerer som næsten ingen anden vingård den arketypiske stil i denne region - struktureret, afbalanceret og fuld af elegance. Selvom dette kan føre til en vis forudsigelighed i gennemsnitsår, udfolder der sig ren magi her i store årgange som 2019: sorte kirsebær, cassis, brombær og blomme dominerer bouqueten, ledsaget af trøfler, delikate røgede noter og en antydning af sort peber. I munden er Lagrange overraskende rødfrugtagtig med silkebløde tanniner og en perfekt integreret syre, der giver vinen friskhed og livskraft. På trods af sin enorme kraft forbliver vinen legende, harmonisk og præget af en utrolig finesse. Modning i tilpassede rustfri ståltanke og Mathieu Bordes' omhyggelige arbejde gør 2019 til en af de bedste Lagrange-årgange i de seneste årtier. Vinen er kompakt, stram og koncentreret, men åbner sig med lidt tid i glasset og afslører en utrolig dybde og længde. En vin, der ikke kun repræsenterer Saint-Julien, men hele Médoc.

Smagsnotat
96+

The Wine Independent om: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru

The 2019 Lagrange is composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out with youthful, vibrant notes of wild blueberries, black raspberries, and crushed blackcurrants, followed by hints of camphor, lilacs, and smoked meats. The medium-bodied palate (13.5% alcohol) delivers beautifully defined black fruit and perfumed layers supported by fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced. It’s temptingly approachable right now, but that touch of gravitas in the subtext suggests a far greater experience to come following 5 to 7 years of cellaring patience.

96
/20

Decanter om: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru

Lovely deep red pink rim to the glass. Such freshness and floral lift on the nose, smells lively and welcoming with a cool blue fruit touch to the aromas alongside faint hints of liquorice. Amazing texture and mouthfeel - filling with a good density of chalky and textured tannins underpinning creamy red fruits with a juicy acidity that is so succulent and mouthwatering. Just giving everything - abundant, generous lively fruit, creamy velvet-textured tannins, bright acidity and gorgeous Cabernet aspects. Round and complete, excellent winemaking on show. Drinking window: 2023-2037. 96/100

95
/100

Parker om: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru

The 2019 Lagrange has turned out beautifully in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, blackberries and cassis mingled with hints of loamy soil, pencil shavings and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with an ample core of lively fruit, powdery tannins and succulent acids, it's suave and seamless, concluding with a long, expansive finish. The result of an extremely rigorous selection, and incorporating fully 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is the finest wine this château has produced in the modern era. Remarkably, it was released at the same price en primeur as the 2005! 95/100

95
/100

Jane Anson om: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru

Great St Julien character and finesse, this is well balanced and restrained, with juicy damson and cassis fruits, great quality. Lovely expansion through the mid palate, with cigar box spice and slate, and it hugs on at the end of the palate, stretching out the experience. Absolutely delivers on its En Primeur promise. Highest level of Cabernet in the estate's recent history, longest harvest ever from September 24 through to October 14, and only 1/3 of overall production in the 1st wine. 95/100

95
/100

Galloni om: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru

The 2019 Lagrange, which was picked over the longest period ever, has a compelling bouquet of beautifully defined black fruit laced with cedar and light graphite notes. The palate is smooth, fresh and vibrant, with great depth, perfectly judged acidity and a brilliantly focused finish. Winemaker Mathieu Bordes has crafted the best Lagrange in recent years, a benchmark for the estate. 95/100

95
/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru

While I don't think the 2019 Château Lagrange matches the 2018, it's not far off, with a more elegant yet still concentrated style. Beautiful crème de cassis, spicy oak, tobacco, chocolate, and new saddle leather notes all emerge on the nose, and it stays tight, compact, and focused on the palate, with plenty of firm tannins. It opens up beautifully with time in the glass but merits 4-6 years of bottle age, and it should evolve for 20-25 years or more. 95/100

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Château Lagrange

Château Lagrange har 108 hektar vinmarker i ét stykke, hvilket er ekstremt sjældent. Vinmarken ligger lige ved siden af Gruaud Larose og er beplantet med vinstokke, der i gennemsnit er 40 år gamle.

Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru 2019