Chateau Lagrange 2009

WEINWISSER: "Tiefes Purpur. Delikat fülliges Bouquet, rahmige Noten, feiner Brombeer- und Zederntouch. Am Gaumen delikat, fein und wunderschön harmonisch. Ein beschwingter St. Julien, ein grosser Lagrange!"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Lagrange rolls out of the glass with beautiful redcurrant jelly, warm blackcurrants and blueberry preserves notions plus hints of fallen leaves, camphor and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with red and black fruit preserves and lively herbal sparks, with a firm grainy backbone and great freshness on the finish."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Lovely ripe cassis character, fullish body and elegant tannins make this an easy 2009 to enjoy in spite of the wine's ample structure. Drink now."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Etwas verhalten, rote Herzkirschen, frisches Beerenkonfit, ein Hauch von Zitruszesten. Mittlere Komplexität, feine Fruchtsüße, charmante Stilistik, feine Tannine, angenehme Balance im Abgang, bereits antrinkbar, ein vielseitiger Speisenwein."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Weak rim. Sweet tea leaves on the nose. Lovely sweet palate entry and real freshness. This wine really seems to have what it takes. Pretty ripe for a St-Julien! Persistent."

WINE SPECTATOR: "This has a solid core of juicy plum, red currant and blackberry fruit that sits in reserve, while mouthwatering briar and toasty spice notes move along the edges. Grippy and focused through the finish, with well-embedded acidity. Best from 2013 through 2024. 22,500 cases made."