Tasting Notes
Vinous 90
The 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol) is boisterous and racy, both of which give it tons of immediacy. Red cherry fruit, cedar, tobacco, crushed flowers and spice lend notable complexity. The tannins are a bit firm, but time in bottle should help that somewhat. This deceptively mid-weight Pomerol packs plenty of punch.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2033
Robert Parker 89
Made from 100% Merlot, the 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol) has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and alluring scents of plum preserves, Morello cherries and blackberry compote, plus suggestions of camphor, tobacco leaf and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers plenty of freshness to lift the earthy, muscular core, with a rugged, chewy texture to boot, finishing savory. It’s of a rather rustic, old-school style that should improve slightly with bottle age, but not much.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2031
JancisRobinson.com 17/20
100% Merlot. Barrel sample. Deepest crimson with purple rim. There’s more wild fruit here than on the Ch de Bel-Air just tasted " elderberry " but also more complexity with a cedary quality and even slightly floral. Rich and dense, concentrated fruit but the tannins have a little more grip than on Puy-Blanquet, for example. Lots of oak spice on the finish. Generous but not particularly refreshing, really concentrated. (JH)
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2030
