Les Fiefs de Lagrange is altijd betrouwbaar en in 2016 bijzonder geslaagd. We houden het kort want goede wijn behoeft geen krans. Om Martin en Galloni (hieronder) te parafraseren: You cannot go wrong with this winner!
IN DE PERS
90-92 Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate Issue #230 - robertparker.com (April 2017)
The 2016 Les Fiefs de Lagrange, which actually comes from 35-year-old vines nowadays, is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot and matured in 20% new oak. It has a very intense bouquet, especially for a Deuxième Vin, with pure black cherry, crème de cassis and crushed violets. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite tensile in the mouth and full of joie de vivre. You cannot really go wrong with Les Fiefs, and I bet it will be a great value once released. Drink: 2020-2040.
90 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (Januari 2019)
The 2016 Les Fiefs de Lagrange is an absolute joy. Plaint and forward, with striking fruit density, the 2016 delivers the goods. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint and sweet tobacco add layers of nuance, but it is the wine's depth and purity of fruit that stand out. What a delicious wine this is. Drink 2018-2024.
88-91 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (April 2017)
The 2016 Les Fiefs de Lagrange is a delicious second wine from Lagrange. Plump, forward and juicy, the Fiefs is everything a second wine should be. Aromatically expressive and pliant, with midweight structure and impeccable balance, the 2016 is a winner.
92-93 James Suckling – jamessuckling.com (Maart 2017)
Solid core of juicy fruit here with currant and stone character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a bright finish. Second wine of Lagrange.
90 Jane Anson – decanter.com (April 2017)
This is a sexy, well polished wine, deep and rich with blackcurrant fruit and a ripple of freshness. There is nice balance, making for an easy drinking yet impactful wine. Effortless. Drink: 2027-2050.
88 Lisa Perrotti-Brown - robertparker.com (December 2018)
The 2016 Les Fiefs de Lagrange has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a nose of warm red and black currants, earth and minerals with a waft of roses. The palate is medium-bodied and plush with plenty of juicy fruit and an earthy finish. Drink 2019-2030.
88-91 James Molesworth - Wine Spectator – winespectator.com (April 2017)
An open-knit style, with bright anise and açai notes out front, backed by cassis and crushed cherry fruit flavors. Shows a dusting of vanilla on the finish.
Lagrange (Saint Julien)Lagrange in Saint Julien is de grootste Grand Cru Classé in oppervlakte. De Japanse drankengroep Suntory kocht het in 1983 en breidde de oppervlakte uit van 57 naar zomaar eventjes 117 hectare (waarvan 4 hectare witte druiven). Het terroir bestaat uit twee hellingen van diepe Graves garonnaises met ijzerhoudend klei. De percelen die zij aanplantten in 1985 komen nu op volledige maturiteit. De rode cépages zijn verdeeld onder 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot en 5% Petit Verdot. De productie wordt doorgaans opgesplitst in twee helften tussen Grand Vin en de heerlijke en dus populaire tweede wijn, Les Fiefs de Lagrange. Matthieu Bordes en Keiichi Shiina beheren Lagrange met Eric Boissenot als consulent. U kan het van mij aannemen dat niet gesold wordt met reputatie of klantentevredenheid met Japanners aan het roer. Lagrange bestond onder diverse benamingen sinds de Middeleeuwen en was ooit eigendom van de Baron de Brane zoals Brane Cantenac en Mouton.
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