Château Lagrange Saint-Julien 2016

In Short

A Saint-Julien Cabernet blend with blackcurrant, cedar and mineral depth, structured for twenty years.

Quick Facts

• Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
• Style: Full-bodied red
• Best For: Cellaring, special occasions

Why We Stock It

Château Lagrange is a Third Growth with a track record of age-worthy wines that balance power and refinement. The 2016 has the structure to age well into the 2030s, making it a solid choice for someone building a cellar. At this price point, it offers serious Bordeaux character without the premium of a Left Bank flagship.

Tasting Profile

An elegant wine with clear minerality and restrained oak.

• Aroma: Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, herbaceous hints
• Palate: Dark plum, cassis, mineral backbone, refined tannins
• Structure & Finish: Full body, fine tannins, long finish with tobacco leaf and oak integration

Winemaking

Aged in oak for an extended period, typical of Saint-Julien practice, with careful vessel management to let the wine's structure and fruit character develop without overwhelming oak influence.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 64 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Decant for 30 minutes to an hour to let the tannins open. Pair with lamb with herb jus or a dry-aged ribeye, where the wine's structure and mineral notes echo the meat's savory depth. A simpler pairing of roasted mushrooms with garlic shows how the wine's earthy notes work with umami.

The Estate

Château Lagrange is a Third Growth estate with significant vineyard holdings in Saint-Julien. The property has maintained consistent quality over decades, focusing on traditional winemaking methods aligned with Bordeaux convention.

Terroir

Saint-Julien sits on the Left Bank with soils of gravel over clay and iron-rich subsoil, which gives the wines their characteristic mineral profile. The gravelly drainage and moderate climate allow Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen fully while retaining structure and freshness, qualities evident in this vintage.