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Château Lagrézette - Cahors 2018

Name: Château Lagrézette - Cahors 2018
Brand: Château Lagrézette
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

Cahors|Red wine

4.5/5 (10 customers)

96/100

Bettane & Desseauve

17/20

Jancis Robinson

1*Étoile

Hachette

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

Médaille d'Or

Challenge International du Vin

Médaille d'Or

Concours Lyon

malbec

structured

emblematic

"The icon of Cahors, in all its splendor!"

"Magnificent, pure, fruity nose with truffle nuances, well-structured palate with tight, elegant tannins, length and intense freshness. It's all there. Superb" (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)

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Estate

Château Lagrézette

Vintage

2018

Designation

Cahors

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

94% Malbec, 6% Merlot

Terroirs

Clay-loam soils on gravel and Kimmeridgian bedrock

Viticulture

Reasoned, respectful of the environment

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Cold maceration at 8°C for 4 to 7 days, alcoholic fermentation at 26°C, final hot maceration (28°C), daily pumping over, punching of the cap, malolactic fermentation in oak vats and barrels.

Breeding

18 months in new barrels (30%), one wine (40%) and two wines (30%), French-made barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Dark red and violet

Nose

Intense with red berries, cherry and spice notes.

Mouth

Ample and smooth, powerful and elegant, beautifully balanced

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2033

Food and wine pairing

Pairs well with red meat, game, duck and black Périgord truffle parmentier, cassoulet...

More information on Château Lagrézette

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100

3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Magnificent, pure, fruity nose with hints of truffles, well-structured palate with tight, elegant tannins, length and intense freshness. It's all there. Superb!

About the domain :

Alain-Dominique Perrin has worked hard to make the magnificent Lagrézette estate one of the beacons of the Cahors revival. The progress made since the cellar renovation is clear to see: the wines have gained in elegance, and the fruit is better highlighted by the ageing process. We particularly appreciate the Château and Clos Marguerite cuvees, remarkable this year.

Decanter

Area rated Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

Blackcurrant and toasted... Lovely aromatic profile. Fleshy character and softened tannins... That's all it takes to make the decision to enjoy this Cahors now.

About the domain :

A star estate in the Cadurcian vineyards, acquired in 1985 by businessman Alain-Dominique Perrin. It's renowned for the distinctive architecture of its 16th-century manor house, with its pepper-pot towers, sloping roofs and dovecote; for its vineyard heritage (82 ha), cultivated since the 16th century; and, above all, for its ambitious wines, regularly featured in these pages.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

This is the estate's wine, made from the vineyards surrounding the 15th-century château near the River Lot. Black fruits dominate, and tannins are very present. Dark, full-bodied and concentrated. The wine needs to age, and will be ready to drink from 2024.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2021 guide) 17/20

Recommended area

About the wine:

Although the (obvious) oak and fruit are angular and rigid, this wine is still very young and will settle down in the coming years. The fruit, at once purple, red and blue, is very pure, beautifully sculpted by long, refined acidity and tannins. Beneath the more pronounced oak spice lies a touch of grape spice. Cumin and rain-soaked old tree bark, plus a hint of camphor. Minty freshness. Great length, flavor and restraint. One of the most elegant vintages of this wine I've ever tasted. Bravo!

Concours Lyon

Wine rated Gold Medal

Challenge International du Vin

Wine rated Gold Medal

Customer rating

4.5/5

on 10 reviews