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Chateau Lagrange2005

RED WINE

PUBLIC
May 2025
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Chateau Lagrange label
  • Producer Chateau Lagrange
  • Blend 46% Cabernet Sauvignon
    45% Merlot
    9% Petit Verdot
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Julien
  • UPC 0 15643 42452 6

Reviews

James Suckling 96

Stunning now. A fabulous nose of currants, crushed raspberry and blackberry. Full- bodied, with perfectly integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish.

by JS, James Suckling , 2014

Vinous Media 93

The 2005 Lagrange was picked from 21 September until 10 October. It has a harmonious and vigorous bouquet with blackberry, cedar, tobacco aromas and just a light estuarine scent that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins and much more mid-palate presence than prior vintages. There is more body and grip, a sense of boldness towards the finish that should stand it in good stead for long-term ageing. Superb.

by NM, Vinous Media , 2020

Wine Enthusiast 94

The tannins dominate this dark, brooding wine. At this stage, it seems to have closed up, leaving the fruit and acidity buried. But with this concentration, the future looks promising.

by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2008

Wine Spectator 93

Currant, mineral, plum and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with ultrasilky tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is thoroughly beautiful. Superbalanced and very pretty. Best after 2011. 24,165 cases made.

by JS, Wine Spectator , 2008

Technical Details

Picking Dates

From September 21st to October 10th 2005.

Tasting Notes

Sweet, toasty, oaky notes interwoven with hints of black olives, blackberries, cassis, and spice box are found in this densely saturated ruby/purple-hued 2005. While rich, with impressive concentration and purity, it is also tanic, full- bodied, and painfully backward and foreboding. This is another long-term prospect that will require patience.

Weather Conditions

The year 2005 can be summarized in three words: drought, sunshine and a large range of temperatures. In a normal year, the rainfalls in Gironde represent on average 900 mm. In 2005, only 400 mm of rain were recorded. This year will remain in all the wine-growers' memories because of the exceptional weather conditions. Fresh mornings allowing to preserve acidity.