Saint-Julien - 2016 - Château Lagrange - 0,75L

A Médoc classic at the height of its powers in this outstanding vintage. Château Lagrange 2016 delivers a wine of elegance, character, and longevity.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Grape varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot
• Vintage: 2016
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture (ISO 14001 – Bordeaux SME certified)
• Terroir: Deep Garonne gravel over clay-sandy subsoils
• Vinification & Ageing: Plot-by-plot vinification, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, aged 20 months in French oak barrels (60% new)
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with violet hues
• Nose: Expressive and noble, with blackcurrant, blackberry, blond tobacco, liquorice, and cedar. Floral hints (violet) and sweet spices emerge with aeration
• Palate: Dense and silky on entry, with fine tannins and great precision. Fresh structure, flavours of black fruit, graphite, and gentle spice
• Finish: Long, focused, and persistent, with superb energy

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Roasted rack of lamb, beef Wellington, honey-glazed duck
• 🍄 Mushroom risotto, lentils with truffle
• 🧀 Aged hard cheeses: Comté, mature Mimolette, aged Tomme

🫗 Serving Tips

Temperature: 17°C
Decanting: Yes — 2 hours recommended when young
Opening time: 1 to 1.5 hours before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already stunning, Château Lagrange 2016 will age beautifully until 2040 and beyond if stored properly.

🏰 About the Estate

Classified as a 3rd Grand Cru Classé since 1855, Château Lagrange is one of the cornerstones of the Saint-Julien appellation. Since its acquisition by Suntory in 1983, the estate has seen a remarkable rise in quality thanks to sustained investment and ever-greater precision in both vineyard and cellar. The 2016 vintage is one of the finest in the estate’s history — concentrated, structured, and impressively elegant.