Cuvelier Los Andes – Colleccion
The History
Already well-known in the Middle Ages under the name of Maison Noble de La¬
grange Monteil, Chateau Lagrange is located in the Saint-Juline appellation.
The Vineyard
Lhe estate currently covers 157 hectars of land, of which 115 are under vine, in
a single block. Lhe vineyard is planted on two Gunzian gravel rises. Production
methods combine the best of traditional and modern methods. Vin density per hect¬
are is high and the soil is cultivated in the classic Medoc manner. Lhe grapes are
hand picked and sorted prior to crushing.
Traditional Bordeaux winemaking procedures are used and fermentation
takes place in temperature-conttrolled stainless vats. The wine is aged in
oak barrels (of which 60% are new every year) in an air-conditioned cellar.
After light lining with fresh egg white, the wine is estate bottled. Chateau
Lagrange is sold through Bordeaux wine brokers and wine merchants.
Tasting Notes
Chateau Lagrange (St Julien): Creamy vanilla and blackberry on the nose, with a
sweet, crumbly, buttery oak element. A very supple palate, quite stylish, with a ripe
character and gentle grip beneath. Very well composed, with ripe tannins and nice
acidity. A good sweetness to the fruit too.