{"product_id":"2019-chateau-lagrange-les-fiefs-de-lagrange-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau Lagrange Les Fiefs de Lagrange 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Fiefs de Lagrange is the second wine of Château Lagrange in Saint-Julien, created in 1983 to offer an earlier-drinking expression of the estate while retaining the depth, structure and character of its terroir. The 2019 combines Cabernet Sauvignon-led structure with generous Merlot fruit, showing black and red berries, spice, freshness and a smooth, creamy palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 season was marked by strong contrasts, with a cool, wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer and record sunshine. It produced the longest harvest in the estate’s history, while berry weights were the lowest recorded at Lagrange in 36 years. Careful timing of the Cabernet harvest allowed the fruit to reach full phenolic maturity, resulting in some of the richest grapes of the estate’s modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château Lagrange vineyard lies entirely within Saint-Julien and comprises 118 hectares of red vines in a single block across two gravel rises. The soils combine gravelly topsoil with clay-limestone subsoil. The vines average approximately 28 years of age, with planting densities ranging from 8,700 to 10,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 blend comprises 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Grapes were hand harvested between 18 September and 14 October, followed by manual sorting and a second optical sorting berry by berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVinification was carried out parcel by parcel in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26–28°C for 18 to 25 days. Extraction was managed through moderate daily pump-overs, délestage or punch-downs according to each lot. Malolactic fermentation was carried out by co-inoculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe varieties were blended in January before 13 months of maturation, with 20% new barrels. A final blending took place before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA subtle combination of black and red fruits lifted by spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGenerous, creamy and smooth, with refreshing acidity bringing balance and early approachability. Despite its immediate charm, the wine has the structure and depth to develop further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 — Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Hints of cedar, fine herbal savouriness… Medium complexity, red cherries, vivid tannins, mineral on the finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 — Andreas Larsson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Youthful nose offering violet, freshly crushed berries, darker fruit notes with cassis and dark plum… polished tannin, fresh and digest.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Really clear aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with dried flowers and sandalwood… very tight, refined tannins that run the length of the finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chateau Lagrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux, Médoc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Wine of Château Lagrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Vine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested, 18 September–14 October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-controlled stainless steel, 26–28°C for 18–25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Co-inoculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631157444910,"sku":"3554846068","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2019ChateauLagrangeLesFiefsdeLagrange750ml_3af6b491-7eae-4caa-a8d4-622aa711c2e3.png?v=1791261330","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2019-chateau-lagrange-les-fiefs-de-lagrange-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}