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Red
1998 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- St. Julien
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Community Tasting Notes 61
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Benoit Hardy Likes this wine: 91 points
November 24, 2023 - “Ready to go” style nose which marks a mature Bordeaux: cigar, leather, undergrowth, plum and a little smoke.
Beautiful attack on the palate where the 25% Merlot acts as a shock absorber. It’s flattering on a black fruit with a nice grain on the palate. Then the cabernet takes over with a little pepper, spices, leather and dried herbs. Good balance but the acidity will have a little difficulty in relaunching the wine over the course of the tasting. Good finish on the undergrowth, dried leaves and discreet cedar on a correct length. The wine will still tend to decline towards the end.
Good Bordeaux but lacking breath in the second half of the mouth. -
Mark van Delft Likes this wine: 93 points
July 9, 2023 - So fresh and young after 25 years, in a blind tasting the vintage was estimated at 2006 / 2013. Plum, prune, leather, soft oak, blackcurrant, smoke, soft coffee, medium plus body, fruity dry finish - 93. Q-crew Poell event V&F.
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Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 93 points
March 24, 2023 - Drinking very well although probably heading towards the other side of its peak. Smooth and integrated. Plenty of plummy fruit, spice and tobacco.
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Tao wrote: 92 points
November 24, 2022 - Deep core of intense black cabernet fruits, dark ruby in colour, nose of dried herbs and occasionally, fresh mint, a hint of mineral spice, and a little smell of the sea, showing some sort of complexity. Rather smooth on the palate!
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Baron Slick wrote: 92 points
November 13, 2022 - Savory and resolved, this retains an aura of power and concentration throughout. Lovely bouquet and flavors of black cherries, earth, forest floor, leather, and licorice. Shows impressive structure and composure, with very fine and understated tannins, and a refreshing streak of minerality. This is still drinking nicely.
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By Neal Martin
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By Chris Kissack
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/10/2010 (link)(Ch Lagrange St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
August 2008 (link)(Chateau Lagrange St Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2008, Issue #15, Château Lagrange: Traditional Claret in the Heart of St. Julien(Château Lagrange) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
November 2006 (link)(Chateau Lagrange St Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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November 2005 (link)(Chateau Lagrange St Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2001, IWC Issue #96 (link)(Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2000, IWC Issue #90 (link)(Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1999, IWC Issue #84 (link)(Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Château Lagrange (St. Julien)
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation St. Julien
- UPC Codes 000000076227, 087000345638, 325869006423
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 500 (54%)
- Consumed 430 (46%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationSt. Julien
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