Château Lagrange 2016
Red Wine 2016

Château Lagrange 2016

Château Lagrange

Château Lagrange 2016 is a meticulously crafted Third Growth Saint-Julien, offering remarkable depth, dark fruit concentration, and an increasingly sophisticated structural profile.

Vintage 2016
Region Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Category Red Wine
Type Bordeaux Red Blend
Alcohol 13.5%
Aging Potential Outstanding (25-40 years)
Collectibility Strong Collector Grade
Country France

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Blackberry, cassis, lead pencil, tobacco, and subtle dark chocolate

Palate

Structured, concentrated mouthfeel with fine tannins, excellent energy, and precision

Finish

Long, spicy, and deeply satisfying

Characteristics

Japanese Heritage PrecisionExtensive Vineyard DrainageStructured Dark FruitHigh Value Investment

The Story Behind This Wine

The 2016 vintage of Château Lagrange stands as a testament to decades of rigorous vineyard management and technological investment by the Suntory ownership team. Benefiting from a gravelly plateau terroir and an extensive network of drainage channels, the vines thrived during the dry 2016 summer, yielding intensely concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and aged in French oak barrels, the 2016 vintage displays impressive depth, polished tannins, and a sophisticated savory edge. On secondary markets, Lagrange offers exceptional value among classified growths, attracting smart investors seeking high quality at accessible price points. Adding Château Lagrange 2016 to a collection enhances portfolio depth with a thoroughly modern, precision-engineered Saint-Julien that delivers robust aging capacity.

Historical Background

With origins dating back to the Middle Ages, Lagrange underwent a historic renaissance after being acquired by Japanese drinks giant Suntory in the 1980s, setting new standards for technical precision.

Food Pairing

  • Slow-braised beef short ribs
  • Roasted duck breast
  • Grilled lamb chops
  • Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano

Wine Type

Bordeaux Red Blend

Characteristics

  • Japanese Heritage Precision
  • Extensive Vineyard Drainage
  • Structured Dark Fruit
  • High Value Investment

Investment Grade

Strong Collector Grade

Outstanding (25-40 years)