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Label 1656I-05
Label 1656-05

Chateau Lagrange - 2005

Chateau Lagrange - 2005

Chateau Lagrange - 2005

Chateau Lagrange - 2005

Blend
46% Cabernet Sauvignon
45% Merlot
9% Petit Verdot
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Julien
UPC
0 15643 80781 7
0 15643 79260 1
0 15643 78353 1
0 15643 42452 6
New
Red Wine
Verified Stock
Verified Stock
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1656DM-05
1656I-05
1656-05/6PK
1656-05
Product Ratings
James Suckling 96pt

Stunning now. A fabulous nose of currants, crushed raspberry and blackberry. Full- bodied, with perfectly integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish.

by James Suckling, 2014
Vinous Media 93pt

The 2005 Lagrange was picked from 21 September until 10 October. It has a harmonious and vigorous bouquet with blackberry, cedar, tobacco aromas and just a light estuarine scent that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins and much more mid-palate presence than prior vintages. There is more body and grip, a sense of boldness towards the finish that should stand it in good stead for long-term ageing. Superb.

by Vinous Media, 2020
Wine Enthusiast 94pt

The tannins dominate this dark, brooding wine. At this stage, it seems to have closed up, leaving the fruit and acidity buried. But with this concentration, the future looks promising.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2008
Wine Spectator 93pt

Currant, mineral, plum and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with ultrasilky tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is thoroughly beautiful. Superbalanced and very pretty. Best after 2011. 24,165 cases made.

by Wine Spectator, 2008
James Suckling 96pt

Stunning now. A fabulous nose of currants, crushed raspberry and blackberry. Full- bodied, with perfectly integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish.

by James Suckling, 2014
Vinous Media 93pt

The 2005 Lagrange was picked from 21 September until 10 October. It has a harmonious and vigorous bouquet with blackberry, cedar, tobacco aromas and just a light estuarine scent that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins and much more mid-palate presence than prior vintages. There is more body and grip, a sense of boldness towards the finish that should stand it in good stead for long-term ageing. Superb.

by Vinous Media, 2020
Wine Enthusiast 94pt

The tannins dominate this dark, brooding wine. At this stage, it seems to have closed up, leaving the fruit and acidity buried. But with this concentration, the future looks promising.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2008
Wine Spectator 93pt

Currant, mineral, plum and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with ultrasilky tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is thoroughly beautiful. Superbalanced and very pretty. Best after 2011. 24,165 cases made.

by Wine Spectator, 2008

Harvest

From September 21st to October 10th 2005.
The year 2005 can be summarized in three words: drought, sunshine and a large range of temperatures. In a normal year, the rainfalls in Gironde represent on average 900 mm. In 2005, only 400 mm of rain were recorded. This year will remain in all the wine-growers' memories because of the exceptional weather conditions. Fresh mornings allowing to preserve acidity.

Tasting Notes

Sweet, toasty, oaky notes interwoven with hints of black olives, blackberries, cassis, and spice box are found in this densely saturated ruby/purple-hued 2005. While rich, with impressive concentration and purity, it is also tanic, full- bodied, and painfully backward and foreboding. This is another long-term prospect that will require patience.

Harvest

From September 21st to October 10th 2005.
The year 2005 can be summarized in three words: drought, sunshine and a large range of temperatures. In a normal year, the rainfalls in Gironde represent on average 900 mm. In 2005, only 400 mm of rain were recorded. This year will remain in all the wine-growers' memories because of the exceptional weather conditions. Fresh mornings allowing to preserve acidity.

Vinification

Plot by plot and intra plot vinification. 102 thermoregulated stainless steel vats for 103 vine plots. Variable capacity of the vats : 36 to 220 hl. Selection of batch conducted according to the varietal, age of vines, terroir and grapes maturity. Traditional vinification at 26-28C during 18 to 25 days. Moderate pumping over every day, or pigeage or delestage. Malolactic fermentation through co inoculation.

Ageing

Blending in January. Maturation for 21 months. 60 % of new oak barrels. Fining in barrel with fresh egg whites. Final blending before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Dark colour with ruby highlights for this great vintage with astonishing youth. The nose has truffled aromas giving way to more fruity notes: cherry, black cherry, licorice and cedar notes. Evolution shows menthol notes. The attack is rich and vibrant. The midpalate is suave with a pleasant freshness, the whole presents a harmony and a rare elegance worthy of the greatest wines of Saint Julien