Chateau Lagrange

Chateau Lagrange is comprised of 157 hectares, with only 113 actually planted at present, including four hectares of white varietals. The vineyards are situated on two mounds of Gunzian gravel, which include the highest point in St Julien. The grape varieties include 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot, the whites 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 10% Muscadelle. Vinification of the fruit, which is harvested by hand, is fairly typical, employing temperature controlled stainless steel equipment. There may be a cuvaison of up to 25 days. The grand vin, Chateau Lagrange, of which there are 23000 cases produced, sees 60% new oak each vintage, whereas the second wine Les Fiefs de Lagrange, of which there are 31000 cases, sees just 20% new oak. The white wine Les Arums de Lagrange, a Bordeaux Blanc first produced in 1997, sees 80% new oak.