Château Lagrange 2008 - Grand Cru Classé
Ratings: Robert Parker 90–92/100, RVF 15.5/20, Wine Spectator 91/100, Decanter 4*, Jean-Marc Quarin 89–92/100, IWC 90/100
“The château has produced a full-bodied, dense, and rich 2008, with beautiful energy on the palate. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - RVF). One of the appellation’s jewels, with unfailing consistency.. (Delivery in France in the original wooden case for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
with notes of red berries, vanilla, cinnamon, and toast
Palate
Full-bodied, rich, and elegant, with silky tannins and a long finish, suggesting good aging potential
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages... <br/>
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, 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
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. 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.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
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