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Château Lagrange 1998

Name: Château Lagrange 1998
Brand: Château Lagrange
SKU: 1027/98
Price: 82 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.48 (183 reviews)

3e cru classe -

Bordeaux

Saint-Julien

- Red - See details

Parker | 88

J. Robinson | 17

Wine Spectator | 87

R. Gabriel | 17

Vinous Neal Martin | 90

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

This dark ruby-colored, elegant, attractive effort offers spicy new oak, medium body, excellent concentration as well as depth, surprising softness, and early appeal. As with many Medocs, Lagrange's tannins are much friendlier since bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015.

/100

Wine Spectator

Blackberry and fresh tobacco aromas follow through to a medium body, with slightly firm tannins and a medium finish. A little lean, but very pretty. -- '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 21,665 cases made.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Deep crimson. Very rich and glossy yet with lovely straight-backed gloss. Just a tiny bit severe but lovely gloss and purity. Lots of drive and focus. Sweet and polished. (JR)

/20

Weinwisser

Dense, rich purple with violet highlights. Currently closed, with plenty of ripe red berries, compact and profound, underpinned by licorice and fine tar notes. On the palate it is again very dense: cherries, now taking on Amarena-like nuances and showing a jammy aromatic profile without conveying sweetness. Lots of concentration in the extract, still gently dry. If further bottle development allows the slightly rustic tannins to gain more suppleness, the wine can reach 18 points at peak drinking.

/20

René Gabriel

99: Dark purple-ruby. The bouquet shows dark mushroom notes, beechwood; very restrained overall, fruit on the defensive. On the palate, wonderfully sweet, almost jammy in extract; then suddenly a lot of fruit in the long finish. A bit simple, but very food-friendly. (17/20). 18: Maturing wine-red, slightly dull and clearly lightening. Semi-sweet yet also dusty bouquet, milk chocolate, lilac notes (floral). Overall, a simple, somewhat nasal nose, but somehow appealing and expansive. Soft, Burgundian palate, jam-like contours, reminiscent of redcurrant jam. A very good wine that benefited from the vintage’s overall potential. It delivers a “Burgundian Pomerol” kind of pleasure. (17/20). 21: The color is an attractive deep red, showing virtually no signs of age. The bouquet is aromatic, with finely smoky Merlot hints, Bakelite, dark roses, blood notes, and dark chocolate. Still half-fruity, but also floral, with a subtly cool expression. On the palate, quite fleshy, with a fine supporting astringency. The flow feels slightly tired at first, then becomes increasingly softer, conveying a lovely aromatic backbone on the finish. A thoughtful, introspective, very classic Pomerol, showing the typical Moueix vinification. These are wines that only get going with extended aeration and make ideal food companions. (17/20).

/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

Tasted blind, not decanted. Achieving this score for this wine, among its peers, is an incredible success—almost a victory! Dark, fairly intense colour. The nose is discreet at first, then becomes fruity, fresh and aromatic. It also suggests ripe fruit. The palate is smooth and silky, with a fresh, juicy flavour. Slow, sappy tannic development. This wine is hard to spit out. The tannin texture is still a little firm on the finish. Average length.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Château Lagrange 1998

Tasting Notes

Color
With a beautiful deep ruby hue, this wine reveals itself with elegance.

Nose
Discreet on opening, the nose needs some aeration to reveal its full complexity. It then releases aromas of ripe dark fruits, blackberry and blackcurrant, mingled with notes of crushed strawberry. Spicy touches, along with cedar, fresh tobacco and leather, enrich this bouquet.

Palate
The attack is smooth, leading into a medium-bodied palate carried by fine, silky tannins that have softened with time. The structure is fresh and juicy, offering lovely concentration. The medium-length finish lingers on woody notes, white cherry and exotic spices.

Food and Wine Pairing

This red wine pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted beef, especially when accompanied by a red wine reduction. It also goes very well with game, such as roast venison with herbs, as well as Mediterranean-inspired dishes or French gastronomic classics such as seven-hour leg of lamb or beef ribs with porcini mushrooms.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully appreciate Château Lagrange 1998, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of around 18°C, allowing it to warm gently from 16°C. Aerating it for an hour in a carafe, or decanting it 24 hours in advance to remove any sediment, is recommended. This wine has reached a beautiful maturity and can be enjoyed until around 2025.

Other Characteristics

This wine stands out for its precise acidity management, maintaining a consistent pH level between 3.4 and 3.5.

The Classic Expression of a 3rd Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien

The Estate

With documented history dating back to 1631, Château Lagrange is a historic estate in Bordeaux. Recognized as a 3rd Grand Cru Classé in 1855, the estate underwent a true renaissance following its acquisition in 1983 by the Japanese group Suntory. Under the impetus of this new leadership, and now managed by Matthieu Bordes, significant investments have been made to restructure the vineyard and modernize the facilities. The current owner, Suntory, favors a philosophy centered on qualitative excellence and respect for the environment, thereby restoring this cru to its former glory.

The Vineyard

Located in the southwest of the Saint-Julien appellation, the vineyard sits atop the highest point in the area. It spans two gravel rises of Günzian origin resting on a clay-limestone subsoil. The estate is distinguished by great geological diversity, with seventeen soil types spread across more than a hundred parcels. Vine management is firmly focused on biodiversity and respect for nature: no chemical herbicides are used, natural grass cover is maintained, and the estate is home to beehives, birdhouses and vast wooded areas.

Winemaking and Aging

The winemaking of Château Lagrange 1998 relies on a highly precise plot-by-plot approach. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, then vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks. This method allows the fermentation parameters to be tailored to the specific characteristics of each plot before the final blending.

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