2008 Château Lagrange, St Julien, Bordeaux
Description
Despite the difficult conditions of 2008, wines from St Julien performed well, and the Ch. Lagrange wines held their own among the big names of the appellation. At 72%, the 2008 Ch. Lagrange contained the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in its blend since 2000.
This is a good indication of the ripeness of the vintage – which is also evident in its attractive, juicy palate. Despite an initial fruit-forwardness, there is also depth which adds real class and sophistication when allied to a mineral complexity.
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Colour
Red -
Sweetness
Dry -
Vintage
2008 -
Alcohol
13% -
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot,Petit Verdot -
Body
Full Bodied -
Producer
Château Lagrange
Critics reviews
Crimson. Sweet and aromatic on the nose. Very flattering. Fine tannins and lots of flesh without being specious. A bit forward but attractive in the short term.
The rather overt oak often found in this cuvee seems to have been considerably tamed in the 2008. It is more charming, displaying a plush texture along with sweet cassis and black cherry fruit intertwined with intriguing notes of Christmas fruitcake, spice box, and herbs. There is plenty of sweet tannin in this medium-bodied effort, but unlike the tannins in the right bank wines, the tannins in most of the northern Medocs are more prominent, largely because these wines possess high percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon. 5-8 years of patience will be required, and the 2008 Lagrange should last for 25 years.