93/100
Wine Enthusiast
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91/100
James Suckling
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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90/100
Wine Spectator
"A beautiful discovery typical of St-Julien!"
" The discreet but elegant bouquet opens up gently to black fruit on aeration. This straightforward, well-balanced wine finds full expression on the palate, buoyed by a solid tannic structure and a pleasant freshness that gives it good length." (Guide Hachette des Vins - Edition 2022). One of Saint-Julien's finest discoveries, with unbeatable value for money!
Features
Estate
Château Lalande
Vintage
2018
Designation
Saint-Julien
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
Terroirs
Sandy-gravel
Viticulture
Traditional
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation maceration (48h), traditional parcel-based vinification in stainless steel and temperature-controlled concrete vats, 3-week vatting period, malolactic fermentation in vats.
Breeding
12 months in barrels (25% new)
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, clear ruby colour
Nose
Concentrated and intense, scents of black fruits, complemented by subtle notes of cocoa, gourmand
Mouth
Freshness on the attack, well-structured development, fine-grained tannins, aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry enhanced by chocolate flavours on the finish, beautiful aromatic persistence.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with ceps stuffed bordelaise-style, duck parmentier, ewe's milk cheese and cherry jam...
Château Lalande
Saint-Julien
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The discreet but elegant bouquet opens up gently to black fruit on aeration. This straightforward, well-balanced wine finds its full expression on the palate, supported by a solid tannic structure and a pleasant freshness that gives it good length. 2025-2030
About the domain :
As its name suggests, the terroir of this cru, detached from Château Lagrange in 1964 and located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle along the "great wine" road that runs alongside the Gironde, is quite poor. A disadvantage for all other crops, but an advantage for quality vines. Acquired in 1982, one of the Meffre family's Bordeaux estates.
Wine Spectator
Rated (guide 2021) 90/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Solid, with a well-crafted core of cassis and plum, supported by a graphite note and framed by hints of smoky tobacco and black earth. A classic introduction to Saint-Julien. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 2022 - 2030
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
In this ripe wine, velvety fruit surrounds the firm tannins typical of Saint-Julien. It's full of the blackcurrant aromas of the majority of Cabernet Sauvignons. This rich wine needs ageing. Drink from 2024.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 91/100
About the wine:
Aromas of blackberry, graphite, dark chocolate and hazelnut. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm, fine tannins. Structured and concentrated. Linear and fine. To be tried from 2024.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 23/06/2024
Tasted in 06/24. Quite taken aback by this wine, which has good potential but is unbalanced. Fruit on one side, acidity on the other; the wood ageing is not visible; a pity it could have given harmony.
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARIE L. Published on 31/07/2024
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Note and review by M. GRISCHA H. Published on 14/04/2024
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Note and review by Mme NADIA Z. Published on 04/12/2023
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