Alcohol: 13%
Vineyard: www.epicurious.comA TROISIÈME CRU (third growth) located in the SAINT-JULIEN AC in the MÉDOC. The CHÂTEAU consists of 279 acres, which makes it one of the largest CRU CLASSÉ properties in BORDEAUX. The estate averages about 20,000 cases of red wine, part of which goes into the château's SECOND LABEL Les Fiefs de Lagrange. Since the property was taken over by Suntory Company of Japan in 1983, the wines have taken a decided turn for the better. Extensive upgrading has made this château a model of modern winemaking. The percentage of CABERNET SAUVIGNON has increased, making the combination of grape varieties approximately 66 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 percent MERLOT, and 7 percent PETIT VERDOT. Recent vintages have been full-bodied (see BODY), fruity and TANNIC, with AGING capabilities of 20 years or longer. This château shouldn't be confused with Château Lagrange of the POMEROL AC, whose wines are not as highly regarded.
