2014 Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien

Antonio Galloni 93

The 2014 Lagrange is terrific. Bold, juicy and exuberant, the 2014 possesses striking balance and textural richness. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, iron, smoke and tobacco underpin a core of intense red-toned fruit in a super-expressive, layered wine endowed with real pedigree. The firm, muscular tannins need time to soften, but there is plenty to look forward to. [Antonio Galloni, 02/01/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2044

Neal Martin 92+

The 2014 Lagrange has an expressive bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry and cedar scents. The oak is nicely integrated, though it is not terribly complex. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine tannins and touches of blue fruit emerging towards the finish with more succulence than the aromatics imply. Give this another couple of years in bottle because it is a Saint-Julien with pedigree. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. [Neal Martin, 19/03/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2047

Wine Advocate 92

The 2014 Lagrange has indeed pulled its socks up, as I opined when I tasted the wine from barrel. Now in bottle, it has a conservative, tertiary nose with introverted black fruit mixed with cedar and sandalwood aromas. It feels tight at the moment but there is satisfying focus here. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin on the entry, though the Merlot component becomes more prominent towards the finish and offers a lovely fleshy, poised finish with a dab of black pepper on the aftertaste. Modest but stylish Lagrange, which is exactly what you expect. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2045