Les Fiefs de Lagrange2020

RED WINE

Ageing

Blending in January. Maturation for 13 months. 20 % of new oak barrels. Fining in barrel with fresh egg whites. Final blending before bottling.

Tasting notes

A true reflection of the appellation's elegant and harmonious style, this vintage will be enjoyable almost immediately. As in the Chateau Lagrange Grand Vin, black and red fruit aromas predominate. The tangy fresh entry is followed by an ample midpalate and a nice long finish. All the ingredients are there to allow an excellent ageing in the cellar for the more patient wine lovers too.

Vinification

The contents of vats are selected according to the grape varieties, the age of the vines, the « terroir » and the maturity. 220 hl stainless steel vats with thermo regulation. Vinification at 26-28C during 15 to 22 days. Moderate pumping over every day, or delestage or pigeage. Malolactic fermentation through co inoculation.

Vintage

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 4 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.