Chateau Lagrange 2015 75cl

Château Lagrange 2015 is a Third Growth of Saint-Julien, an elegant and structured red wine, composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a powerful aging potential and complex aromas of black fruits and spices.

General information
Appellation: Saint-Julien (Bordeaux)
Classification: 3rd Growth (1855)
Format: 75cl
Alcohol: 13.3 to 13.5% ABV 

Grape varieties: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot 

Harvest: manual, plot-by-plot, from September 21 to October 12, 2015 

Aging: 20 to 21 months in oak barrels, 50-60% new oak 

Optimal drinking window: from 2025 to 2034 

Suggested serving temperature: 16-18°C

Tasting
Color: deep garnet with purple highlights, almost black core 

Nose: fragrant, notes of cherries and blackcurrants, blackberry tart, touches of chocolate, violet, truffles, toasted wood and cigar box 

Palate: medium-bodied, firm and velvety tannins, intense black fruits, elegant and balanced structure, long and slightly mineral finish 

Aging potential: excellent, up to 2030-2040 for some tastings, a fine food wine 

Character and style
Aging wine: Yes, with favorable evolution in the cellar
Concentration: dense and concentrated, intense fruit with a beautiful crisp acidity 

Harmony: balance between Cabernet providing structure and longevity, Merlot for roundness, Petit Verdot for complexity and fruit 

Food and wine pairings
Red meats: roast leg of lamb, rib of beef, pork tenderloin with morels
Game and poultry: duck, game with fruit
Traditional Bordeaux dishes: cassoulet, Bordelaise ribeye steak
Aged cheeses and rich-flavored dishes 

Additional information
The 2015 harvest was marked by a hot summer and good harvesting conditions, offering ripe grapes and beautiful concentration 

Château Lagrange is a historic estate dating back to the 19th century, renovated by the Japanese Suntory group since 1983 to regain excellence and consistency 

The winemaking is traditional Bordeaux with maceration of 2 to 3 weeks, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and plot-by-plot blending 

This technical sheet allows you to understand the quality, character and gastronomic versatility of Château Lagrange 2015, highlighting its complex aromas, elegant structure and aging potential.