Château Lagrange

Château Lagrange, Third Classified Growth is situated in the heart of the much beloved Saint-Julien appellation. The vineyard stretches over two Gunzian gravel slopes and is located on the highest point of Saint-Julien. The vineyard was re-planted and restructured for over more then 35 years ago, resulting in today’s well balanced and distinguished wines.
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They express the best of each terroir by having one stainless steel vat adapted to each and every plot in the vineyard for maximum precision. They encourage biodiversity around the vineyard and aim to make great wines whilst limiting their ecological footprint.

Continuing to write history

Matthieu Bordes and his team are continuing to write Lagrange’s history, in a mindful quest for excellence, producing unique and distinguished wines of character.

When you visit Château Lagrange you will notice instantly that the winery makes a lot of effort in creating the best experience possible for their guests. They offer amazing experiences to make your visit unforgettable. From a classic tour to an expert tour and even a masterclass.

Do you want something challenging? No problem, they offer workshops, verticale blind tastings and you can even join them during harvest to learn and witness the first steps when the grapes are picked.

After a visit of the property, take a seat at their private table and enjoy a unique gastronomic meal paired with their wines. Their in-house chef, Taichi Sato, proposes his own style of French cuisine with a subtle Japanese twist, using ingredients sourced locally or from Lagrange’s permaculture vegetable garden: a truly unforgettable gastronomic experience.

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Honor the past, embrace the present, celebrate the future

Back in the Middle Ages there were two separate entities: The first, the “Tenure of Pellecahus” was to the East of the brook running through the property. The other was located on a hillock to the west and was known as the “Noble House of Lagrange de Monteil”. These two estates were to join in the seventeenth century, and so Lagrange was born.
Château Lagrange belonged to the same family for almost two centuries, thus maintaining its unity. One of its more charismatic characters was a certain Charles de Branne de Cours, who managed the domain from 1712 to 1746. In the heart of the viticultural revolution, he and his rich Bordeaux family (who also owned Mouton) were to make Lagrange one of the most beautiful Médoc properties.
In 1787, Thomas Jefferson, then United States ambassador, ranked Lagrange as a Third Classified Growth. Jean-Baptiste d’Arbouet sold Lagrange to Jean-Valère Cabarrus, his wife’s nephew, in 1790. Jean-Valère Cabarrus was from a renowned wine merchant family and chose to develop the viticultural activity of the estate.
Lagrange’s heyday was between 1842 and 1875, when Count Duchâtel, Home Secretary to King Louis Philippe, was the owner. His visionary avant-garde approach meant Lagrange was awarded the rank of Third Classified Growth in the official 1855 classification.
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17th century
1712 till 1746
1787
1855
Back in the Middle Ages there were two separate entities: The first, the “Tenure of Pellecahus” was to the East of the brook running through the property. The other was located on a hillock to the west and was known as the “Noble House of Lagrange de Monteil”. These two estates were to join in the seventeenth century, and so Lagrange was born.
17th century
Château Lagrange belonged to the same family for almost two centuries, thus maintaining its unity. One of its more charismatic characters was a certain Charles de Branne de Cours, who managed the domain from 1712 to 1746. In the heart of the viticultural revolution, he and his rich Bordeaux family (who also owned Mouton) were to make Lagrange one of the most beautiful Médoc properties.
1712 till 1746
In 1787, Thomas Jefferson, then United States ambassador, ranked Lagrange as a Third Classified Growth. Jean-Baptiste d’Arbouet sold Lagrange to Jean-Valère Cabarrus, his wife’s nephew, in 1790. Jean-Valère Cabarrus was from a renowned wine merchant family and chose to develop the viticultural activity of the estate.
1787
Lagrange’s heyday was between 1842 and 1875, when Count Duchâtel, Home Secretary to King Louis Philippe, was the owner. His visionary avant-garde approach meant Lagrange was awarded the rank of Third Classified Growth in the official 1855 classification.
1855
The family group, Suntory bought the property which was 157 hectares (56 hectares of vines). Suntory’s chairman, Keizo Saji, and vice-chairman, Shinichiro Torii, decided to do the absolute maximum to allow the re-birth of this Grand Cru Classé. Marcel Ducasse, graduate of the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology, was recruited to undertake a total re-structuring of the property alongside Kenji Suzuta and then Keiichi Shiina.
1925
Today, Matthieu Bordes and his team are continuing to write Lagrange’s history, in a mindful quest for excellence, producing unique, distinguished wines of character, in keeping with the elegant Saint-Julien style.
Today

We never force mother nature, we merely guide her

– Matthieu Bordes
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Saint-Julien

Château Lagrange

  • Balance
  • Power
  • Precision
A veritable demonstration of balance, this wine illustrates the perfect alchemy between the three grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Powerful and lively in its youth, a slow, serene evolution over time endows this wine with a delicate elegance.
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Saint-Julien

Les Fiefs de Lagrange

  • Elegance
  • Depth
  • Intensity
Created in 1983, “Les Fiefs de Lagrange” is so much more than a second wine. Produced from young vines (with an average age of 35 years) and planted on fine gravel soils for the Cabernet Sauvignon and clay for certain Merlots.
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Saint-Julien

Les Arums de Lagrange

  • Lemon
  • Tropical fruit
  • White peach
Created in 1996, “Les Arums de Lagrange” is one of the very first white wines in the Médoc to be vinified in barrel. The perfect harmony between the creaminess of the Sémillon and the freshness of the Sauvignons gives a nice tautness to this delicate wine. A wine that seduces us with its irresistibly refreshing style.
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TheWineArchive2022-Images-Wines-ChateauLagrange
Saint-Julien

Château Lagrange

  • Balance
  • Power
  • Precision
A veritable demonstration of balance, this wine illustrates the perfect alchemy between the three grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Powerful and lively in its youth, a slow, serene evolution over time endows this wine with a delicate elegance.
TheWineArchive2022-Images-Wines-LesFiefsDeLagrange
Saint-Julien

Les Fiefs de Lagrange

  • Elegance
  • Depth
  • Intensity
Created in 1983, “Les Fiefs de Lagrange” is so much more than a second wine. Produced from young vines (with an average age of 35 years) and planted on fine gravel soils for the Cabernet Sauvignon and clay for certain Merlots.
TheWineArchive2022-Images-Wines-LesarumsDeLagrange
Saint-Julien

Les Arums de Lagrange

  • Lemon
  • Tropical fruit
  • White peach
Created in 1996, “Les Arums de Lagrange” is one of the very first white wines in the Médoc to be vinified in barrel. The perfect harmony between the creaminess of the Sémillon and the freshness of the Sauvignons gives a nice tautness to this delicate wine. A wine that seduces us with its irresistibly refreshing style.

Celebrate the future

An uncompromising quest for excellence, while showing the greatest possible respect for the terroir and the environment: such is the vision here at Château Lagrange.

For several decades now the exceptional terroir has inspired a unique approach where precision and innovation are paramount.

In the future Château Lagrange will keep pursuing this quality, through high selection of grapes, and tailor-made philosophy in the vineyard and the cellars. Our sustainable approach will continue to guide all the decisions.

On another hand, Château Lagrange has been welcoming wine lovers for years. The experience on the estate will reach new heights, as the domaine starts in 2021 to renovate all its receptive parts such as the gardens, wine tasting spaces, and offices.

  • Saint-Julien

Château Lagrange

Château Lagrange, Third Classified Growth is situated in the heart of the much beloved Saint-Julien appellation. The vineyard stretches over two Gunzian gravel slopes and is located on the highest point of Saint-Julien. The vineyard was re-planted and restructured for over more then 35 years ago, resulting in today’s well balanced and distinguished wines.

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