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1996 Château Lagrange Saint-Julien
| Vineyard: | Chateau Lagrange |
| Price: | $40.99- $97.10 |
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| Style: | Red |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The excellent Château Lagrange is one of St. Juliens great wines - powerful, full-bodied and concentrated. The vintages since 1985 introduce ripe fruit aromas of rich black currant and cherry, spicy, toasty new oak, minerals, and in some vintages cedar and charcoal. They are appealing when young but also have great potential for long aging. They are also very reasonably priced for their level of quality, and dependably fine 7-20 years following their vintage.
Expert Reviews
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Wine.comThe excellent Chateau Lagrange is one of St. Juliens great wines - powerful, full-bodied and concentrated. The vintages since 1985 introduce ripe fruit aromas of rich black currant and cherry, spicy, toasty new oak, minerals, and in some vintages cedar and charcoal. They are appealing when young but also have great potential for long aging. They are also very reasonably priced for their level of quality, and dependably fine 7-20 years following their vintage.
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International Wine CellarRating: 93(+?) - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Sep-04
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Wine AdvocateRating: (90-91) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 115 on Feb-98
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Wine SpectatorRating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/31/99
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Vintage ChartRating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Julien: 96 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
User Tasting Note
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vmfpretty phenomenal. really excellent earthy tones, cedar notes and smoke. berries on entry with secondary notes. would like another. overdelivers for price.
