Château Lagrange | Saint Julien – 2018

This Chateau is the largest of all the classed growths with 117 hectares of vines (4 of which are planted with white varieties). Top quality Saint Julien has been produced here since the late 1980’s when it was bought by the Suntory group of Japan. This quality level is partly achieved by the production of a very good second wine, Les Fiefs de Lagrange, which in most vintages makes up more than 50% of production. The red varieties are planted 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Director Matthieu Bordes told us that In 2018 the berries here were the smallest ever seen. The colour is the darkest ever, the alcohol the highest ever at 14.6 degrees. The wine reminds him of a “rounded version of 2010”. The blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.