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Château Lagrange Saint Julien 2003
The nose boasts a lovely complexity with fragrances of violets, roses, cherries and pepper. The wine is ample, smooth and intense in the palate with a finish reminiscent of the aromas found in the bouguet. The attack is fine and supple, showing beautiful freshness. The tannins are ripe and opulent. Wine Spectator Aromas of blackberry and currant with just a hint of black licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and subtle ripe fruit, giving licorice and mineral undertones. Complex and refined. Very well done. Best after 2011. 24,165 cases made. Score: 92. —James Suckling, March 31, 2006.Wine Enthusiast A dark, dry, brooding wine, which has flavors of blackberries and red plum skins, which is not at all dominated by wood. This is a classic wine, with Saint-Julien’s elegance and 2003’s power. Score: 92. —Roger Voss, May 01, 2006. Wine Advocate Dense purple in color and surprisingly open-knit and velvety textured, the full-bodied, fleshy, succulently styled 2003 Lagrange is more accessible than most Northern Medocs. With low acidity, silky tannin, and loads of chocolatey black currant and cherry fruit as well as nicely integrated, toasty oak, this sensual wine should drink beautifully in 2-3 years and last for 15-18. Score: 91. —Robert Parker, April 2006. |
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