Klassisk og meget flot St. Julien fra øverste hylde. Udtryksfuld og energisk 3. Cru-vin med intens balance mellem tyk frugt og intens friskhed.
Det er en vin med uendeligt mange udtryk, der kommer fra Chateau Lagrange i St. Julien i den flotte årgang 2020. Med sin dybe violet-prægede kulør og med energiske spil mellem aromaer fra både cedar-træ og tjære - men også blommer og cassis. Smagen er fuld af tykke flader med mørk frugt og noter fra det omgivende terroir, og sammen med de faste og massive tanniner, giver vinen en fin balance mellem det friske og det fyldige. Det har ikke været en selvfølge for Chateau Lagrange at skabe vine på dette niveau, for tidligere kunne man med rette undre sig over, at vinen var klassificeret som 3. Cru. Over de seneste 30-35 år er der dog sket et stort løft af kvaliteten, og særligt de investeringer, som den japanske Suntory Group, der købte vinslottet i 1983, har været af meget stor betydning for slottets aktuelle ry.
2020-årgangen består af mestendels Cabernet Sauvignon med 74 procent, mens resten udgøres af 24 procent Merlot og 2 procent Petit Verdot, og der er brugt 60 procent nye fade i lagringen af vinen.
Robert Parker - 95
The 2020 Lagrange is a fine follow-up to the excellent 2019. Offering up aromas of crème de cassis and plums mingled with hints of violets, licorice, pencil shavings and vanilla pod, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a deep core of ripe but vibrant fruit that's framed by powdery tannins that assert themselves with gentle grip on the finish.
James Suckling - 94
Attractive nose of blackberries, blackcurrants, walnuts, ink and kaffir leaves. It’s medium- to full-bodied, firm and structured, with chewy and tight tannins. Dark and intense, with a long and persistent finish. Turns to graphite and cedar. Needs time to open and soften. Try from 2026.
Decanter - 94
Aromatically very expressive on the nose. Perfumed with ripe fruits and floral characters. Supple and juicy, a lovely lifeforce and bounce. Tannins are plush yet plump giving a roundness to the expression letting the bright red fruits shine and acidity keep everything lifted. Has a joyous quality, so easy to like this - refreshing and enjoyable. The texture and weight is great, lovely medicinal edges as well as some salinity with cooling minty touches and a long finish. Really well worked, not pushed and delivered with poise. It’s lightly framed in terms of texture, more layered vertically than wide, giving an aerial freshness throughout.
Falstaff Magazin - 94
Strong ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate rim brightening. Ripe plums, candied orange zest, delicate chocolatey nuances. Juicy, red cherry, fresh and lively, silky tannins, mineral-salty, delicate texture, long lasting, secure development certain ageing potential, very drinking style. (2025-2055).
Wine Spectator - 92
Very sleek, with a racy iron edge driving through in lockstep with cassis and cherry coulis flavors. Reveals a subtle black tea accent on the finish, with the minerality eventually holding center stage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2036. 11,200 cases made, 1,100 cases imported.
| Årgang | 2020 |
| Vintype | Rødvin |
| Land | Frankrig |
| Område | Bordeaux |
| Producent | Château Lagrange |
| Alkoholprocent | 13% |
| Indhold | 75cl |
| Druer | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Produktionsmetode | Konventionel |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
| Varenr. | 54545 |
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