Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2017 / 750ml ≈ $73.04Original €65.00≈ £54.91 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2016 / 750ml ≈ $95.52Original €85.00≈ £71.80 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2014 / 750ml ≈ $78.66Original €70.00≈ £59.13 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2013 / 750ml ≈ $67.43Original €60.00≈ £50.68 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2011 / 750ml ≈ $84.28Original €75.00≈ £63.36 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2010 / 750ml ≈ $112.38Original €100.00≈ £84.47 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2005 / 750ml ≈ $157.33Original €140.00≈ £118.26 shop.chateau-lagrange.com ↗

2024 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Clay-and-limestone subsoil with pebbles and gravel in the topsoil
Orientation Slopes Facing North And South
Harvest Dates September 24 to October 8, 2024
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels 102 temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, with capacities from 36 to 220 hl, serving 103 vineyard plots
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Fining Agents Fresh egg whites
Production Details Planting density was 8,700–10,000 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-picked into individual crates, sorted first as whole bunches by hand and then grape by grape with an optical camera. Plot and intra-plot vinification took place at 26–28°C for 18–25 days, with moderate daily pumping-over, pigeage or délestage. Blending occurred in January, followed by 21 months of maturation and final blending before bottling. Press wine represented 11% of the final blend.
Tasting Notes Subtle and harmonious, with silky tannins; Petit Verdot contributes pepper, colour, structure and mid-palate volume, while press wine contributes richness and length

2023 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot
Drinking Window 2027–2060
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Clay-and-limestone subsoil with pebbles and gravel in the topsoil
Orientation Slopes Facing North And South
Harvest Dates September 13 to October 7, 2023
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels 102 temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, with capacities from 36 to 220 hl, serving 103 vineyard plots
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Fining Agents Fresh egg whites
Production Details Planting density was 8,700–10,000 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-picked into individual crates, sorted first as whole bunches by hand and then grape by grape with an optical camera. Plot and intra-plot vinification took place at 26–28°C for 18–25 days, with moderate daily pumping-over, pigeage or délestage. Blending occurred in January, followed by 21 months of maturation and final blending before bottling. The producer reports 113 separate batches and says selection resulted in only 42% being retained for Château Lagrange.
Tasting Notes Fresh fruit, blackcurrant, Morello cherry and liquorice; ripe richness from Merlot with freshness and density from Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window 2024–2050
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Clay-and-limestone subsoil with pebbles and gravel in the topsoil
Orientation Slopes Facing North And South
Harvest Dates September 18 to October 14, 2019
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels 102 temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, with capacities from 36 to 220 hl, serving 103 vineyard plots
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Fining Agents Fresh egg whites
Production Details Planting density was 8,700–10,000 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-picked into individual crates, sorted first as whole bunches by hand and then grape by grape with an optical camera. Plot and intra-plot vinification took place at 26–28°C for 18–25 days, with moderate daily pumping-over, pigeage or délestage. Blending occurred in January, followed by 21 months of maturation and final blending before bottling. The grand vin represented 33% of production.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice; powerful, creamy and smooth, with a silky, plump entry and powerful velvety tannins

2005 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window 2012–2035
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Clay-and-limestone subsoil with pebbles and gravel in the topsoil
Orientation Slopes Facing North And South
Harvest Dates September 21 to October 10, 2005
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats of variable capacity
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Fining Agents Fresh egg whites
Production Details Planting density was 8,700–10,000 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-picked into individual crates. Plot-by-plot vinification took place at 26–28°C for 15–22 days, with moderate daily pumping-over, délestage or pigeage. Blending occurred in January, followed by 21 months of maturation and final blending before bottling. The grand vin represented 43% of production.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby colour; truffle, cherry, black cherry, liquorice, cedar and menthol; rich and vibrant attack, suave mid-palate, freshness, harmony and elegance

Producer Information

Address
33250 Saint Julien Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 73 38 38
Owner
Suntory Group (acquired by Keizo Saji in 1983; directed by the Saji family)

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