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2006 Lagrange
93 RP-NM
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Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. I awarded the 2006 Château Lagrange a very high score when I tasted it from barrel. It does nothing to dispel my optismism in bottle after ten years. It has a lively, quite vivacious bouquet with blackberry, briary, cedar and violet scents, almost Margaux-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine grip in the mouth. The acidity here is well judged, extremely well focused with impressive weight and structure on the finish, backed up by that tobacco-stained fruit. You cannot go wrong with Lagrange in this vintage. Tasted January 2016. Robert Parker Neal Martin
Robert Parker | 93 RP-NM
Critic Reviews
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. I awarded the 2006 Château Lagrange a very high score when I tasted it from barrel. It does nothing to dispel my optismism in bottle after ten years. It has a lively, quite vivacious bouquet with blackberry, briary, cedar and violet scents, almost Margaux-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine grip in the mouth. The acidity here is well judged, extremely well focused with impressive weight and structure on the finish, backed up by that tobacco-stained fruit. You cannot go wrong with Lagrange in this vintage. Tasted January 2016.
Robert Parker Neal Martin | 93 RP-NM
Very elegant, very classy, this wine shows, discreetly, its sweet juicy fruit, great ripe black currant flavor and fine tannins. Nothing is overstated; this is for lovers of stylish wines.
Wine Enthusiast | 92 WE
(Château Lagrange (St. Julien)) The 2006 Château Lagrange is still quite youthful in profile, but it is a very nicely balanced wine that will blossom in due course to provide plenty of enjoyment and a nice, long life in the cellar. The nose wafts from the glass in a primary blend of cassis, dark berries, espresso, tobacco leaf, dark soil tones and just a touch of nutty new oak in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and nicely structured, with ripe, buried tannins, a fine core of black fruit and good soil tones in the making on the long and nascently complex finish. All this needs is a bit more time to blossom. (Drink between 2024-2060).
John Gilman | 91+ JG
The 2006 Lagrange was picked from 18 September until 5 October. This feels reserved and a little dour on the nose compared to the previous vintage, dusky black fruit, briary and violets - more floral than the 2005. The palate is much better with fine grain tannins, good acidity, bright and focused with cedar and tobacco towards the vigorous finish. Whilst not quite as enthused as I was in its youth, this is still a commendable 2006 Saint-Julien that represents great value for money. Tasted at the Lagrange vertical at the estate.
Vinous Media | 91 VM
Subtle aromas of raspberry and coffee bean follow through to a full body, with refined tannins and a fruity finish. Silky and balanced, even delicate. Not at all overdone. 21,665 cases made.
Wine Spectator | 90 WS
Robert Parker Neal Martin | 93 RP-NM
Very elegant, very classy, this wine shows, discreetly, its sweet juicy fruit, great ripe black currant flavor and fine tannins. Nothing is overstated; this is for lovers of stylish wines.
Wine Enthusiast | 92 WE
(Château Lagrange (St. Julien)) The 2006 Château Lagrange is still quite youthful in profile, but it is a very nicely balanced wine that will blossom in due course to provide plenty of enjoyment and a nice, long life in the cellar. The nose wafts from the glass in a primary blend of cassis, dark berries, espresso, tobacco leaf, dark soil tones and just a touch of nutty new oak in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and nicely structured, with ripe, buried tannins, a fine core of black fruit and good soil tones in the making on the long and nascently complex finish. All this needs is a bit more time to blossom. (Drink between 2024-2060).
John Gilman | 91+ JG
The 2006 Lagrange was picked from 18 September until 5 October. This feels reserved and a little dour on the nose compared to the previous vintage, dusky black fruit, briary and violets - more floral than the 2005. The palate is much better with fine grain tannins, good acidity, bright and focused with cedar and tobacco towards the vigorous finish. Whilst not quite as enthused as I was in its youth, this is still a commendable 2006 Saint-Julien that represents great value for money. Tasted at the Lagrange vertical at the estate.
Vinous Media | 91 VM
Subtle aromas of raspberry and coffee bean follow through to a full body, with refined tannins and a fruity finish. Silky and balanced, even delicate. Not at all overdone. 21,665 cases made.
Wine Spectator | 90 WS
Wine Details for 2006 Lagrange
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Bordeaux Red
: Picture in your mind a combination of cedar, lead pencil, blackcurrant, plum and mineral aromatics, and texture that caresses your palate like a playful lover. The experience is thrilling from the first whiff to the final seconds of a tannic, generous finish - that is what you'll get from a Bordeaux Red |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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France
: Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide. France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity. France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive. |
Overview
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Chateau Lagrange
: While Chateau Lagrange has seen more than its fair share of ownership changes and various problems, it currently sits as one of the most promising Third Growths in Bordeaux, if not all of France. If you have the patience necessary to wait about a decade before uncorking, their full-bodied wines will reward you with exceptional flavor intensity, concentration, and textural intricacy. The flavors come in waves and layers, and you could spend a lot of free time trying to decipher all the subtleties. The aging potential of Chateau Lagrange's wines makes them very collector-friendly, as long as your budget can withstand the purchase. Let yourself get lost in the wine's many layers, and come out changed forever, or create a beautiful memory for your friends and loved ones. |
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