cloves and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly

and exceptionally persistent finish

earth and coffee bean character gives way to electric streaks of crème de violette

side-by-side with the 2009

accompanied by discreet oak notes and aromatic hints of herbs

Chateau Lagrange, Saint-Julien, 2022, 75cl 3-set cloves and new leather fillThe 2022 Lagrange has turned out nicely in bottle, offering up classic aromas of crme de cassis, plums and pencil shavings, framed by a deft touch of oak vanillin. Medium to full bodied, dense and velvety, with lively acids and chalky tannins, it's an especially muscular, rich Lagrange that will reward a bit of patience.