2010 Château Lagrange

Description

96   James Suckling
“Loads of tension and form. It can be cellared for decades, but it’s balanced and beautiful already. Lots of blueberry, licorice and blackberry character. Try in 2018.” (7/2014)

95   Neal Martin for Vinous
“The 2010 Lagrange was picked from 29 September to 20 October. This is even better than the 2009 on the nose with beautifully defined brambly red fruit, crushed stone, violet and iris aromas, almost pixelated in detail. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, precise and focused with a silky mouthfeel. This fans out beautifully, certainly one of the more approachable 2010s but a wine full of class and immense breeding. Outstanding – a benchmark for the estate. Tasted at the Lagrange vertical at the estate.” (12/2020)

95   Jane Anson for Decanter
“This again is a brilliant St-Julien – full of joy and finesse and elegance. Black fruits and smoke combine with a slate minerality – I love it.This is also one that offers good value for money and will be a perfect match for food. Can drink now, or wait, and will age.” (1/2020)

93   Neal Martin for Wine Advocate
“Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London. The Lagrange has a very refined, sophisticated bouquet with blackberry, bay leaf, cedar and sous-bois, all with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine grippy entry. There is a lot of citrus fruit here, lending the 2010 tension and poise. It remains linear and focused, saving something up for the future. Excellent.” (3/2013)