Château Lagrange 2022 (13.5%)

Château Lagrange is a red wine from the Saint-Julien subregion of Bordeaux, France. The historic estate was classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Classification and is currently owned by the Japanese liquor group Suntory. Since 1983 the winery has undergone a restructuring of its vineyards and cellars, with a plot-by-plot approach to vinification led by winemaker Matthieu Bordes. Château Lagrange 2022 exhibits a deep garnet-purple colour. The nose offers crème de cassis, blackberry preserves and redcurrant jelly alongside violet, peony and graphite. On the palate it is full bodied and structured, with a dense core of black fruit infused with blood orange and light spices such as cinnamon and star anise, plus opulent yet refined texture, vibrant freshness and polished, fine-grained tannins. The blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. ABV is 13.5%.