A beautiful St.-Julien that’s got everything you expect from this appellation, from the elegant, moderately dry tannins to the ripe red fruit and the lively acidity. Second wine of Château Lagrange. Drink or hold.

The 2016 Les Fiefs de Lagrange is medium to deep garnet colored. It rocks up with ready-to-go scents of Morello cherries, juicy blueberries, and cassis, plus suggestions of charcoal, black olives, and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate has lovely freshness and tension, featuring plenty of crunchy black fruits and ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with a skip in its step. (LPB)

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. (JM)