2023 Fiefs de Lagrange
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Les Fiefs de Lagrange features notes of juicy red and black plums, fresh boysenberries, and ripe strawberries with touches of charcoal and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate delivers a crisp backbone and lightly chewy tannins, with bright, crunchy red fruit flavors and a lifted finish. The blend is 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, and 13% Petit Verdot, with pH 3.44.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Neal Martin, Vinous
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Some 52% of the estate's production was consecrated to the 2023 Les Fiefs de Lagrange, an attractive, medium to full-bodied wine redolent of cassis, licorice and plums. With good depth at the core and sweet, powdery tannins, it's a vibrant Saint-Julien that will age with grace. A further 6% of Lagrange's output was bulked out to maintain the quality of this cuvée, and that shows.
The 2023 Les Fiefs de Lagrange represents 52% of the estate’s production this year. Brambly black fruit, briar and light tobacco scents furnish the aromatics, perhaps not the most vigorous amongst the Saint-Julien wines, but suggestive of an approachable 2023. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly powdery tannins, mainly black fruit and a slight chalkiness toward the finish. It delivers a light peppery note on the aftertaste. Fine.
Perky plum and raspberry character, attractive aromatics, this is enoyable, with charm and lift. A little short on the finish.
About the producer
Now with 118 hectares under vine, Ch. Lagrange is a Third Growth, owned by the Suntory group since 1983. Their investment in the property has paid off, today producing benchmark Saint-Julien.