Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Other than the style of well made 80’s Bordeaux’s, 2005 is my favorite modern vintage. It was a grand slam year/vintage for the Bordelaise.

2005’s are drinking beautifully with still room for improvement. Of course, Saint Julien is known for its elegance and this Lagrange is all that. The evolution at this point is sheer beauty.

Round, lush, ripe, soften fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, black raspberries & slight bake strawberries. Some red & black licorice, dark red, cola, soft used leather, dry tobacco, soft graphite, savory herbaceous notes, beautiful, relaxed, dark spice, dark rich earth with stones & dry leaves, limestone, gentle unstated spice, undertoned; cinnamon, nutmeg & clove. Black coffee hues, black tea, red roses, red & dark fresh & withering flowers, perfect acidity, balance for days, elegant, smartly polished, elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on spice & minerals.

Delicious today & will drink beautifully for another 15 years.

Winemaking; 46% Cabernet, 45% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot. From 40 year old vines and rested in 60% new & 40% used oak for 21 months. — 15 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Such a deep and youthful colour!! Black fruit, ink, leather, cedar. Still tight and tannic, yet sufficient fruit, freshness and stuffing to go on for another decade…
Remarkable wine. — 23 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2021 | Red and black fruit in smell. Good acidity, smooth St Julien. — 25 days ago

Paul J

9.4

1hr+ decant. Great wine and vintage. Dark cherries with subtle tar and cedar throughout. Medium plus depth and great texture. — 8 days ago

with Geoff and Brooke

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2017 vintage. Saint-Julien stands out in 2017. — 6 days ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Plum and spice, dry, earthy, leathery finish. Classic left bank blend. — 15 days ago

Michael Dierberg

9.2

Still youthful at 40 years. — 23 days ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Nose of hibiscus and menthol. Tannins present and well balanced. A bit forward on the palate - meaning it is powerful mid palate. - finish is long but slightly off balance on the palate @Rajat Parr wouldn’t be happy - striving for balanced wine - but this one is a bit off the mark … — 14 hours ago

with David

Ron Siegel

9.3

This had lots of black fruits, sweet spice, leather, cedar & tobacco — 15 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2015 vintage. — 6 days ago