Les Fiefs de Lagrange Saint Julien Rouge 2019

The harmony and balance of a Saint-Julien second wine
The estate
A 3rd Classified Growth located in the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Lagrange is distinguished by its ancient winemaking history, dating back to the activity of the Templars on the estate. Château Lagrange continues its quest for excellence, led today by Matthieu Bordes and Keiichi Shiina. Les Fiefs de Lagrange is Château Lagrange's Second Wine.

The vineyard
Enjoying an ideal setting in the town of Saint-Julien, the Château Lagrange vineyard is planted on two gravel ridges with a total area of 118 hectares of vines. The vines used in the production of Fiefs de Lagrange are 28 years old on average.

The winemaking
Manual harvest from September 23 to October 14. 1st sorting by hand. 2nd sorting optically. Plot and intraplot selection. Thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Thermo-regulated vinification between 26 and 28 ° C. Fermentation from 15 to 22 days. Daily pour-overs, rack & return, or punch-downs. Malolactic fermentation.

The ageing
Early blending in January. 13 months of ageing. 20% new French oak barrels. Fining with egg whites. Final blend before bottling.

The blend
Cabernet sauvignon (80%), merlot (18%), petit verdot (2%).

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