Château Lagrange 2014 is a classic Saint-Julien with a medium-bodied, elegant structure. Aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, cedar, and sandalwood lead to a supple, fleshy palate with grainy yet poised tannins. Subtle oak supports the fruit, while hints of herbs and black pepper add finesse. Balanced and harmonious, it is approachable now but will continue to develop through 2045.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Feb 13, 2017

This is a classic St.-Julien with red fruit and delicate herbs on the nose. The oak is quite discreet both there and on the mid-weight body. Then the serious but rather elegant dry tannins come through on the long finish. Drink in 2022. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 92
Published: Mar 31, 2017
Drink: 2020-2045

The 2014 Lagrange has indeed pulled its socks up, as I opined when I tasted the wine from barrel. Now in bottle, it has a conservative, tertiary nose with introverted black fruit mixed with cedar and sandalwood aromas. It feels tight at the moment but there is satisfying focus here. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin on the entry, though the Merlot component becomes more prominent towards the finish and offers a lovely fleshy, poised finish with a dab of black pepper on the aftertaste. Modest but stylish Lagrange, which is exactly what you expect. 

Jancis Robonson | JR 16
Published: Feb 8, 2024
Drink: 2026-2030

Tasted blind. Deep youthful crimson. Youthfully dark fruited and just a hint of oak char. Leafy and slightly lean on the mid palate so that the acidity shows on the finish. 

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THE VINTAGE
Early bud burst due to a mild winter, then few episodes of rains during the summer, despite a sunny last fortnight of July. A miraculous Indian summer from September to October. Bringing with it a hot and dry period with only 7mm of rain over 40 days.