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Lagrange, Saint-Julien 2020

R1,695.00

Region: Saint Julien

The 2020 is a vintage of contrasts, a vine grower’s vintage. We harvested the smallest crop in 30 years. The extraordinary freshness in this wine,
produced in the hottest vintage in modern history, is real proof of the buffer effect of our terroir. The precision of the fruit transpires, with lovely notes
of black cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice. The tense tannic structure is reminiscent of the great 2010, with a more creamy, smooth mid­palate. A
truly classic vintage that will be enjoyable earlier yet maintain a remarkable ageing potential. A focused, finely tuned, expressive wine showing great
purity. ( Benjamin Vimal & Eric Boissenot )

95P Jeb Dunnick

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Completely situated in the village of Saint­Julien, the vineyard of Chateau Lagrange represents 118 hectares in red vines, spread over two hills with
the slopes directed towards the North and the South, in one block. The subsoil is of clay and limestone and the topsoil is of pebbles and gravel. The climate is temperate and oceanic.
2020, a unique year in so many ways, will forever remain in our memories. Our work routines were upset by the pandemic and our capacity to adapt to
the situation, and stay on track, was essential both for the property and the staff.  As in 2019, we had record annual rainfall. The mild winter provoked
an early budburst and this advance continued right through to the harvest. The grapes were small, with skins rich in polyphenols. The Merlots are
magnificent, boasting an opulence accentuated by the historically low yields. The decision was made to stop for four days before picking the Cabernets,
to allow the tannins and aromas to develop to perfection : this variety brings power, freshness and length to the wines.
74% Cabernet Sauvignon; 24% Merlot; 2% Petit Verdot. Planting density 8 700 to 10 000 vines / hectare
Harvest From September 16th to October 2nd 2020.
Grapes are hand­picked into individual crates. A first selection is done by hand on whole bunches, and a second one grape by grape with an optical camera.
Plot by plot and intra plot vinification in 102 thermo­regulated stainless steel vats for 103 vine plots.
Selection of batch conducted according to the varietal, age of vines, terroir and grapes maturity.
Traditional vinification at 26­-28 °C during approx three weeks with pumping­ over every day.
Malo lactic fermentation through co inoculation. Average age of the vine 45 years.
Blending of barriques in January, followed by maturation for 21 months. 50 % of new oak barrels.
Tasting Window 2025 – 2050