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.
Tasting Notes
Blackberry, cassis, lead pencil, tobacco, and subtle dark chocolate
Structured, concentrated mouthfeel with fine tannins, excellent energy, and precision
Long, spicy, and deeply satisfying
Characteristics
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.