Château Lagrange Les Fiefs de Lagrange Saint-Julien 2021 - Country: Italy - Capacity: 0.75

30.00 GBP*

Description

In the heart of the Médoc, the Bordeaux wine region famous for its prestigious red wines, lies the Saint-Julien appellation, one of the most renowned for the production of high quality wines. This territory, although the smallest of the Médoc, is famous for its extraordinary concentration of Grands Crus Classés. Its proximity to the Gironde estuary creates a microclimate ideal for viticulture, while the gravelly soils favour excellent drainage, perfect conditions for the cultivation of the noble Bordeaux grape varieties. Within this prestigious appellation, Chteau Lagrange stands out as a historical icon. Les Fiefs de Lagrange is the Chteau's second wine, made from vines with an average age of 30 years. The blend of Les Fiefs de Lagrange includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, with proportions that can vary depending on the vintage. This combination gives the wine a balanced structure and a distinctive aromatic complexity. It starts with a meticulous selection of the grapes, which are harvested by hand and then undergo a double selection process: one by hand and one using a camera. The vinification takes place in 102 temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, corresponding to the same number of plots, allowing for extremely meticulous vinification. During fermentation, moderate daily pumping over, delestage or pigeage guarantee the right extraction of colour and aromas. Malolactic fermentation is carried out by co-inoculation. Finally, the wine is aged for 13 months in French oak barriques, 20% of which are new, giving elegance and complexity to the final product. Bright and intense red in colour, the nose reveals an intriguing bouquet with notes of red and black fruits, such as red and black currants, accompanied by spicy nuances. On the palate, the wine is distinguished by its enveloping roundness and harmonious structure. The tannins are dense but finely integrated, giving a velvety texture and a balance between the intensity of the fruit and elegance.