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2008 Château Lagrange, St Julien, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (26%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Ready - mature
Product: 20081012013
2008 Château Lagrange, St Julien, Bordeaux

Description

Despite the difficult conditions of 2008, wines from St Julien performed well, and the Ch. Lagrange wines held their own among the big names of the appellation. At 72%, the 2008 Ch. Lagrange contained the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in its blend since 2000. 

This is a good indication of the ripeness of the vintage – which is also evident in its attractive, juicy palate. Despite an initial fruit-forwardness, there is also depth which adds real class and sophistication when allied to a mineral complexity.

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2008
Maturity Ready - mature
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (26%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Lagrange

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.
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Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien

St Julien is the smallest of the ‘Big Four’ Médoc communes although, without any First Growths, it is recognised to be the most consistent of the main communes with many châteaux turning out impressive wines year after year. The wines can be judged as much by texture as flavour, and there is a sleek, wholesome character to the best. At their very finest they combine Margaux’s elegance and refinement with Pauillac’s power and substance.
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Chateau Lagrange

Château Lagrange was for many years perceived as a tired, underperforming St Julien château that was unworthy of its 3ème Cru Classé status. In 1983 it was purchased by the Japanese Suntory Group which set about renovating the vineyards and the winery. Lagrange rose to become a model estate and even today few Bordeaux properties can match Lagrange, with its huge barrique chais and its state of the art cuvier with its 56 temperature-controlled, stainless steel cuvées.
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