The 2017 Château Lagrange is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with a deep garnet-purple color. The nose is expressive with notes of blackberries, black cherry compote, black currant jelly, and subtle hints of Indian spices, garrigue, and lilacs. On the palate, it offers plush tannins and an intense burst of crunchy black fruits, finishing with impressive length and depth. The wine shows freshness and balance, with soft, well-integrated tannins, making it approachable but with aging potential. It exemplifies the elegance and structure typical of Saint-Julien wines.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Feb 25, 2022
Drink: 2024-2039

Expressive nose, floral and fragrant with notes of crushed juniper berry, prunes, pencil lead, cigar box and mint. Energetic, with a mouthwatering freshness and delicate tannins.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 13.50%
Body: Full
Grapes: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon 18% Merlot 4% Petit Verdot

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Drink: 2020-2038

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Lagrange strides confidently out of the glass with notes of warm blackberries, black cherry compote and black currant jelly plus nuances of Indian spices, garrigue and lilacs. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly played with plush tannins and an impressive intensity of crunchy black fruits, finishing with great length and plenty of depth. 

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Jan 10, 2020

A very linear yet creamy red with blueberries and hints of stone and cement. Medium to full body. Firm, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight, focused flavors and structure. Better after 2022. 

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: Oct 5, 2021
Drink: 2024-2034

Tasted blind. Mid ruby colour. Spicy nose – full of cedar and summer pudding. Dark-fruited on the palate, with zesty acids cutting through to lift into tones of red cherry. Cinnamon and nutmeg flesh out the fruit and leave a spicy finish. The tannins are persistent but play a background role in the structure.

Chateau-lagrange.com

THE VINTAGE - 2017 was early and contrasted. The total rainfall is lower than the average of the last twenty years. The month of April was particularly dry. The cool nights culminated in severe frost on the 27th April. Spring was warm with average rainfall. Flowering occurred early, quickly and in ideal conditions. The summer was warm and dry until September 8th. A tremendous work carried out to mark 250,000 vine stocks during color change made the intraplot selection process easier at harvesttime.

TASTING NOTES - Ruby color with purple reflections. On the nose, some notes of black cherry, licorice and blackcurrant appear. The mouthfeel is silky and unctuous with a lot of freshness. This vintage features an early drinkability. Tannins are soft and well integrated. A really harmonious wine which reminds us of the style of 2012 and 2015 vintages. It embodies the elegance of Saint-Julien wines.