2009 Lagrange (St-Julien)
- Producer:
- Chateau Lagrange
- Origin:
-
St-Julien,
Medoc,
Bordeaux,
FRANCE,
- Wine colour:
- red
- Wine style:
- dry
- Dominant grape:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure style:
- cork
- Classification:
- Medoc third growths 3rd 3eme
- Maturity:
- young
Uncorked:
2009 Lagrange is without doubt a very good wine but, such is the strength of St-Julien in this vintage that, for us, it was outclassed by all the other big names with the exception of Beychevelle. Still, the Medoc`s largest classed growth is obviously feeling confident. the release price is 32% higher than that of the 2005, making it more expensive than the current market price for that vintage.
Robert Parker:
A slightly lighter, less powerful style of St.-Julien, but also less oaky than previous vintages have tended to be, the 2009 Lagrange offers attractive, fresh, red and black currant notes, and an elegant as well as corpulent attack and mid-palate. This wine does not have the weight of the "big boys" of St.-Julien, but it displays an endearing finesse, freshness, and purity. It is by no means a wimpish, understated wine, but in the context of the 2009 vintage, it is somewhat overwhelmed by many of its neighbors. Enjoy it over the next two decades. (Tasted two times.) 90-93 points
Neal Martin:
Tasted at the château and the UGC. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot (no Petit Verdot). A very deep, almost opaque garnet/purple colour. The nose has beautiful definition with scents of ripe blackberries, small black cherries, blueberry, a touch of mint and cedar. Very focused with the oak completely in synch with the fruit. Seamless tannins on the full-bodied palate, lively and animated,
Scores
90-93 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010
93-95 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2010