Chateau Lagrange 3eme Grand Cru Classé, Saint Julien 2015

Tasting Notes:

Brimming with elegant damson fruit and an intriguing note of eucalyptus, there is an attractive and enticing level complexity here. Beautifully fresh like all the best wines from 2015, there is a depth of fruit, generous and concentrated, which is another hallmark of the vintage. Ultra-fine tannins and a delicious, crunchy finish complete the picture. This is clearly a fine performance from this lovely estate.

Tasting Notes:

This wine has an intense bouquet with bold black cherry, blueberry and iodine scents, a little ostentatious. The palate is medium-bodied with a orbet-like entry, almost Burgundy like in terms of tannic structure with vivid red cherry and kirsch notes. There is a sense of charm here that was perhaps missing in previous vintages of Fayat.

Tasting Notes:

The plum, boysenberry and raspberry fruit is very aromatic. Picking up subtle anise, alder and tobacco notes slowly but steadily through the finish. A graphite edge is buried deep.

Pairing:

Braised Lamb Shank, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cured Meat

Tasting Notes:

The resulting blend displays a garnet colour lined by light crimson hues. Pleasing aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants A wine with definition and refinement. Hints of tobacco and chocolate. Full body, super fine and flavorful. Juicy and savory. The walnut and spice on the end is gorgeous. 94-95 JS