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2016 Lagrange, St-Julien

2016 Lagrange, St-Julien

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Jane Anson

Reviewed February 2022
A stunningly successful Lagrange, easily one of the best ever at the property, with complexity, density, and staying power. Combines the exuberant texture of the 2009 with precision and clarity of fruit. The conditions of the vintage meant the smallest size of beries in 35 years, and although the tannins are clearly present they are finessed and sappy. A very young wine, but balanced and seductive, with lush cassis and blackberry fruits. This is an upscore from my last tasting of this vintage, but it is really singing.

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

Review Date: 02/2019
The best wine from this château in many years! A huge, dramatic, blackcurrant and wild-blackberry nose and the first impression on the palate is every bit as intense. Nice acidity lifts this massive structure and keeps the imposing finish so fresh. Drink or hold.

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 11/2018
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lagrange sashays out of the glass with notions of candied violets, cassis, underbrush and warm black plums with waves of Black Forest cake, cedar chest and yeast extract scents. Medium to full-bodied, the bags of perfumed black fruits are solidly structured with super ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and layered. (LPB)

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Vinous

Review Date: 01/2019
The 2016 Lagrange has a tightly knit, focused bouquet of intense blackberry, briar and cedar aromas. This is impressive, and it gains intensity with aeration. The medium-bodied palate delivers grainy tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a vivacious, spicy, almost peppery finish. One of the most powerful Lagrange that I have tasted. A Saint-Julien that is consistently underrated, this 2016 will give a great deal of pleasure over the next 30-plus years. (NM)

Staff Reviews

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Ryan Moses

Ryan Moses

K&L Buyer
Review Date: 02/2026
Lagrange is one of the great hidden gems of the unforgettable 2016 vintage. Whether it’s the unanimous acclaim, the dueling 97-point scores, its 30+ year aging potential, prime Left Bank terroir, or the Goldilocks nature of the vintage, this is the complete package. Add perfect provenance, and it stands out as one of the best buys on the tenth anniversary of the 2016 growing season. The key to this vintage—and what Lagrange captures so well—is its concentration of fruit paired with true elegance: a seamless balance of acidity, fruit, and tannin, offering structure while remaining approachable. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend (70%), showcasing classic aromatics of cassis and cigar wrapper, with deep red fruit unfolding across the palate. Time in bottle has elevated the wine to another level, yet there is still a long road ahead for 2016 Lagrange. For a quintessential, ageworthy, classic St-Julien, this is a brilliant buy with few peers.

Notes

97 Points Terroir Sense: "The extraordinary 2016, one of Lagrange’s best, combines the elegance of the 2009 with the power of the 2010. It delivers the impeccable balance of dark fruit and minerals, all wrapped in silky tannins. Weighing in at 13.7 percent alcohol, the 2016 is elegant, not overdone, with uplifting freshness that amplifies it charms. A subtle hint of bitterness in its astonishingly long finish adds to its appeal. Despite the sizeable (70%) amount of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, its velvety texture makes it approachable now."

Details

OriginSaint Julien, Bordeaux, France
Type/VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU1299252
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