Les Fiefs de Lagrange Saint-Julien 2020 - Second vin
92/100
James Suckling
92/100
Yves Beck
90/100
Vinous
90/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
90/100
Le Figaro
“Charming, it stands out in particular for its great purity and good length!”
“ Fiefs de Lagrange perfectly embodies what one expects from a second wine: it should be appealing and make you want to taste the first! The bright fruitiness of the bouquet invites you to taste the wine—it’s that pleasant. Its juicy, mouth-watering character highlights the freshness of Fiefs de Lagrange. It can be enjoyed even when young. A savory and delightful wine!” (Yves Beck 2022) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Nose
Like the Grand Vin, red and black fruits dominate
Palate
A tangy attack, followed by a full-bodied, fresh, and velvety mid-palate, with a lovely finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with free-range chicken and mushrooms, duck parmentier, aged or hard 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, 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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2020 offers a very expressive bouquet, dominated by blackberry and wild strawberry, with aromas of freshly rolled tobacco and a slight mineral note. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins. Round and silky, though not exceptionally complex, it stands out for its lovely length and purity. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. 2027–2038
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Dark fruits with spicy notes, licorice, dark chocolate, and black olives. Hints of damp earth as well. Medium-bodied, refined, with a silky texture, fine tannins, and a juicy, fruity core. Delicious and alluring, with a creamy finish. Ready to drink or worth cellaring.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Aromas of summer fruits, strawberries, and cranberries. Smooth and harmonious on the palate, a lovely second wine with a velvety texture.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Fiefs de Lagrange perfectly embodies what one expects from a second wine: it should be appealing and make you want to taste the first! The bright fruitiness of the bouquet is so pleasant that it invites you to taste the wine. Its juicy, mouth-watering character highlights the freshness of Fiefs de Lagrange. It can be enjoyed even when young. A savory and delightful wine! 2023–2028
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Aromas of flowers, black raspberries, cherries, and cedar form the heart of this lively, fresh, and crisp wine. Medium-bodied, vibrant, and expressive, with notes of stone fruits. Best enjoyed between 2023 and 2033.
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