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Château Lagrange Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
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Somm David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Other than the style of well made 80’s Bordeaux’s, 2005 is my favorite modern vintage. It was a grand slam year/vintage for the Bordelaise. 2005’s are drinking beautifully with still room for improvement. Of course, Saint Julien is known for its elegance and this Lagrange is all that. The evolution at this point is sheer beauty. Round, lush, ripe, soften fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, black raspberries & slight bake strawberries. Some red & black licorice, dark red, cola, soft used leather, dry tobacco, soft graphite, savory herbaceous notes, beautiful, relaxed, dark spice, dark rich earth with stones & dry leaves, limestone, gentle unstated spice, undertoned; cinnamon, nutmeg & clove. Black coffee hues, black tea, red roses, red & dark fresh & withering flowers, perfect acidity, balance for days, elegant, smartly polished, elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on spice & minerals. Delicious today & will drink beautifully for another 15 years. Winemaking; 46% Cabernet, 45% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot. From 40 year old vines and rested in 60% new & 40% used oak for 21 months.
Other than the style of well made 80’s Bordeaux’s, 2005 is my favorite modern vintage. It was a grand slam year/vintage for the Bordelaise. 2005’s are drinking beautifully with still room for improvement. Of course, Saint Julien is known for its elegance and this Lagrange is all that. The evolution at this point is sheer beauty. Round, lush, ripe, soften fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, black raspberries & slight bake strawberries. Some red & black licorice, dark red, cola, soft used leather, dry tobacco, soft graphite, savory herbaceous notes, beautiful, relaxed, dark spice, dark rich earth with stones & dry leaves, limestone, gentle unstated spice, undertoned; cinnamon, nutmeg & clove. Black coffee hues, black tea, red roses, red & dark fresh & withering flowers, perfect acidity, balance for days, elegant, smartly polished, elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on spice & minerals. Delicious today & will drink beautifully for another 15 years. Winemaking; 46% Cabernet, 45% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot. From 40 year old vines and rested in 60% new & 40% used oak for 21 months.
9.3
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
A classically lovely Chateau Lagrange from a wonderful year.
A classically lovely Chateau Lagrange from a wonderful year.
9.2Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Lovely balanced LaGrange
Lovely balanced LaGrange
9.1
Matté
Manager The Wine Cellars
Brawdy, plenty of rough edges
Brawdy, plenty of rough edges
8.9Vinny Caputi
Wine Buyer Caputi's Wine & Liquor
Still could have waited longer
Still could have waited longer
9.2Ian Brand
Showing very nicely pop and pour, taut with good focus (for a Bordeaux). Still lively.
Showing very nicely pop and pour, taut with good focus (for a Bordeaux). Still lively.
8.8Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
A very lovely modern example of Chateau Lagrange. Big fruit consistent with the vintage. Nicely balanced and showing well. This wine needs many years to develop.
A very lovely modern example of Chateau Lagrange. Big fruit consistent with the vintage. Nicely balanced and showing well. This wine needs many years to develop.
8.1
Ray Vanderhoff
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (45%) and Petite Verdot (9%). Dark garnet/ruby color with a noticeable brick colored rim. Aromas of black fruit and berries, leather, rose petals and tobacco. Flavors of ripe black plums, black currant, black cherry, graphite and iodine. Long, earthy and softly textured finish that features a nice amount of oak. Well integrated and very soft tannins. Medium to medium-plus body. Still fresh and concentrated on it’s twentieth birthday. So easy to drink. Thanks for sharing this impressive bottle, Kase and Pete. Revisited in March 2025. At its peak! So beautifully balanced and soft. Fantastic!
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (45%) and Petite Verdot (9%). Dark garnet/ruby color with a noticeable brick colored rim. Aromas of black fruit and berries, leather, rose petals and tobacco. Flavors of ripe black plums, black currant, black cherry, graphite and iodine. Long, earthy and softly textured finish that features a nice amount of oak. Well integrated and very soft tannins. Medium to medium-plus body. Still fresh and concentrated on it’s twentieth birthday. So easy to drink. Thanks for sharing this impressive bottle, Kase and Pete. Revisited in March 2025. At its peak! So beautifully balanced and soft. Fantastic!
9.5
Dick Schinkel
From a 6 liter bottle
From a 6 liter bottle
9.4
Steve Messinger
Have been very impressed with all the 05s Classic currant cassis nose. Wonderful flavors w long smooth finish. Perfect valentines wine
Have been very impressed with all the 05s Classic currant cassis nose. Wonderful flavors w long smooth finish. Perfect valentines wine
9.6
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