Pagus de Lagrange Haut-Médoc 2019 - 3ème vin
88/100
James Suckling
"Formerly known as Le Haut-Médoc de Lagrange!"
“The bouquet is full of sweet fruit and dried flowers on the nose. It has a medium body, nice fruit, and a light finish. A bit thin, but pleasant. Drink now. ” (James Suckling 2022) - Pagus de Lagrange is the third wine from the estate formerly known as Le Haut-Médoc de Lagrange. The 2019 vintage features a new label inspired by precision and innovation. Its simplicity allows the authenticity of Château Lagrange to shine through.
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Nose
Fruity and floral bouquet
Palate
A fresh wine with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and licorice. The predominant Merlot brings body, smoothness, and balance to the wine as a whole.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2022
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with poultry, grilled red meats, and mild cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This vast vineyard estate, which—like its neighbor Gruaud-Larose—is remarkably uniform, has seen its vines mature and impart an unprecedented intensity to its grand cru, while refining its style over the past three years thanks to the efforts of the current technical team. Its wine is a straightforward, classic, almost mineral expression of the finest terroirs of Saint-Julien, revealing an undeniable similarity in flavor and style to Léoville-Las-Cases—which is no small compliment. Excellent value for the price.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)
About the estate:
It is often thanks to the owner’s dedication that Bordeaux châteaux are able to reach their full potential. Lagrange was not so fortunate, changing hands frequently. It wasn’t until the Japanese group Suntory took over in 1983 that the estate received the attention it deserved: the vineyard was replanted, a new winery was built, and, most importantly, a top-notch team was assembled, led by Marcel Ducasse—who was replaced in 2007 by Bruno Eynard, who had served as his assistant for 17 years. The new winery now facilitates even more precise plot-by-plot winemaking.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2019 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Acquired by the Japanese group Suntory in 1983, the château quickly established itself as a reliable and consistent choice within the appellation, producing elegant, well-structured, and consistently affordable wines. It is a vast estate managed with great care, but its most recent vintages—while by no means lacking in merit—have struck us as slightly less compelling. In a highly competitive landscape, facing neighbors who spare no effort to produce the finest wines possible, Lagrange seems somewhat stagnant, leading us to remove its star.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 88/100
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The bouquet is full of sweet fruit and dried flowers on the nose. It has medium body, nice fruit, and a light finish. A little thin, but pleasant. Best enjoyed now.