# Château Lagrange 2019 (2019)

- **Producer:** Château Lagrange
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cedar, blackcurrant, blackberry, red plum, black cherry, pencil lead, cedar, cloves, chocolate, smoke, vanilla, tobacco, forest floor, leather, earth

## About this wine

Château Lagrange 2019 is a red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Château Lagrange, it is classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The estate spans 157 hectares, with a significant portion dedicated to vines. The 2019 vintage is notable for its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, a departure from typical blends, and reflects a long harvest period influenced by contrasting weather patterns. The estate's history includes substantial investment since 1983, leading to its current standing.

## Interesting facts

- The largest estate in Saint-Julien.
- Suntory's investment began in 1983.
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon in 2019 is a first.
- Longest harvest in estate history (27 days in 2019).

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and full body are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes, where they can soften and integrate. The wine's inherent freshness and structure complement the savory notes of red meats and game, while its potential for complex aromas can echo earthy or herbal elements in the food.

## Wine making process

Château Lagrange 2019 is produced using grapes fermented in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats, followed by a two-to-three-week maceration period. Malolactic fermentation is carried out via co-inoculation. The wine then undergoes aging for 21 months in French oak barrels, with 50% to 60% being new oak. The 2019 harvest was extended over 27 days. The estate employs sustainability practices such as grazing sheep between vines and installing beehives.