Chateau Lagrange Pomerol Bordeaux, Complete Guide

Learn everything about Chateau Lagrange Pomerol with wine tasting notes, wine, and food pairing tips. Learn the best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards and winemaking and terroir, along with wine tasting reviews. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol History, Overview

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol dates back to at least the later part of the 19th century. At the time it was owned by the de Jaurias family. The wines were sold under the name of La Grange Tropchaud in the early 1920s.

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol was bought by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1953 from the Pecresse family. The property is situated close to the far north end of the Pomerol appellation. Chateau Lagrange Pomerol was a slightly rustic, old school, medium-bodied, early-drinking style of Bordeaux wine from Pomerol. However, the property has seen a renaissance since 2015, and today, Chateau Lagrange is now making the best wines in the history of the estate.

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The 9.2 hectare Pomerol vineyard of Chateau Lagrange Pomerol is planted 100% Merlot. The previous plantings of 5% Cabernet Franc has been removed from the vineyards. It is important to note that the vineyard was almost doubled in size in 2012. This proved to be a good move as the wines have continued improving. By 2020, all you need to do is taste a bottle to know how much better their wines are these days.

The terroir is gravel with some clay in the soils. In fact, you find some of the famous blue clay in their terroir. The vineyard’s best parcels are located not far from Chateau Le Gay and Chateau Vray Croix de Gay.

Things changed again for the estate when the remaining vineyard of Certan Marzelle was added to Lagrange Pomerol, after Certan Marzelle was no longer being made.

For the vinification of Chateau Lagrange Pomerol, since there is no chateau or winemaking facilities at the property, the wines are produced at Chateau Trotanoy.

Two laser sorting tables have been in use since 2009. The winery uses temperature-controlled, traditional concrete vats for the fermentation and since 2004 some stainless tanks have been added as well. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks. The press wine obtained from the vertical basket press is added or not during the elevage.

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol is aged in an average of 40% new, French oak barrels for an average of 18 to 24 months. Production is close to 3,600 cases per year of Chateau Lagrange Pomerol.

The best vintages of Chateau Lagrange Pomerol are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2005 and 2000. Though, much older vintages could be worth seeking out, as a recently tasted bottle of 1959, was quite nice.

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol is an early drinking, user-friendly, style of Bordeaux.

When to Drink Chateau Lagrange Pomerol, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol can be decanted for an average of 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Lagrange is usually better with at least 2-4 years of bottle age.

Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Lagrange offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-12 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Lagrange Pomerol with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Lagrange Pomerol is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Lagrange Pomerol is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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