91-93

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Lagrange contains no Petit Verdot this year. Matured in 60% new oak, the aromatics demand a bit of coaxing in the glass, eventually revealing blackberry and cedar aromas and just a touch of graphite, quite strict and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannins on the entry, ensuring that this will be an approachable Lagrange. Pure-fruited and gently grippy, there is admirable depth to this Saint-Julien, revealing just a hint of brine toward the saline finish. This is a "solid" wine, if perhaps without the flair of the 2022. It will require four or five years in bottle but should drink well for the next 20 years or more. 04/2024

93-95

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Merlot, the 2023 Lagrange offers up aromas of dark berries, plums and cherries mingled with hints of pencil shavings and violets. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with good depth, supple tannins and a suave, vibrant profile, it's attractively seamless and complete. 04/2024

93-95+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

I was able to taste the 2023 Château Lagrange on two separate occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. Deep ruby/purple-hued with a gorgeous yet reserved perfume of cassis, graphite, violets, and spicy oak, it hits the palate with a medium to full-bodied, ultra-pure, seamless mouthfeel that carries flawlessly integrated tannins and acidity. It plays in the fresher, elegant style of the vintage yet has so much to love with its purity, balance, and elegance. 05/2024

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et pourpre. Nez intense, fruité, mûr et subtil. Touche de goudron. Moelleux en entrée de bouche, savoureux au milieu, le vin se développe velouté, vers une belle finale à la tannicité enveloppée. C'est du Lagrange et c'est très bon. Assemblage : 84 % cabernet sauvignon, 16 % merlot. Rendement : 51 hl/ha. Sélection 42 % de la production. 04/2024

94-95

James Suckling

James Suckling

This is tight but has creamy, round tannins and a juicy character. Blackberries, chocolate and spices on the medium-bodied palate. Chewy and polished. 04/2024