Château Lagrange 2016 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
95/100
Robert Parker
18,5/20
Le Figaro
95-96/100
James Suckling
“Unparalleled harmony”
“A mineral touch adds the perfect finishing touch to a wine that is well-born, well-structured, precise, and full-bodied, with excellent aging potential.” (Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide 2020) This 2016 is undeniably an exceptional vintage, built for long-term aging with silky, refined tannins. An unparalleled harmony for this great wine, which is both classic and modern. Delivered in a wooden case for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Deep black with purple highlights
Nose
Notes of black cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, and pepper
Palate
The palate is rich, with a full-bodied mid-palate supported by a minty freshness. It offers plenty of roundness, power, and length, providing immediate enjoyment.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2045
Guard
2021-2045
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, game, or a platter of aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A mineral note adds the perfect finishing touch to this well-structured, precise, full-bodied wine with excellent aging potential.
About the estate:
This vast vineyard estate, as consistent in character as its neighbor Gruaud-Larose, has seen its vines mature and lend 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 money.
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 was not until the arrival of the Japanese group Suntory in 1983 that the estate received the attention it deserved: restoration of the vineyard, a new winery, and above all, a dynamic team 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
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep garnet with purple hues, the 2016 Lagrange bursts from the glass with notes of candied violets, blackcurrant, forest floor, and warm black plums, along with hints of Black Forest cake, cedarwood, and yeast extract. Medium to full-bodied, the fragrant black fruit is solidly structured with very ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and layered.
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. A vast estate managed with great care, though its most recent vintages—while by no means lacking merit—seemed to us slightly less compelling. In a highly competitive landscape, facing neighbors who spare no detail in producing the finest wines possible, Lagrange appears somewhat stagnant, leading us to remove its star.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Surprisingly light for its vintage, this is an appealing wine with notes of blackcurrant. It’s open and approachable, with tannins that blend seamlessly with the fruit. All of this suggests that the wine will age relatively quickly, so enjoy it starting in 2024.
James Suckling
Wine rated 95–96 out of 100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2017 guide) 18,5
About the wine:
Intense red fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry. Fresh and elegant on the palate, with plenty of vibrancy, supple tannins, good body, and a superb finish. Lovely.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. BERNARD B. Published on March 31, 2022
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Review by Ms. Anne Murielle P. Published on December 10, 2021
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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Posted on June 13, 2021
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS R. Published on 11/30/2020
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