Château Lalande - Saint-Julien 2018
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
91/100
James Suckling
1*Étoile
Hachette
90/100
Wine Spectator
"A wonderful discovery typical of St-Julien!"
" The bouquet, discreet but elegant, slowly opens up to black fruit aromas when aerated. This straightforward, well-balanced wine finds its full expression on the palate, carried by a solid tannic structure and a pleasant freshness that gives it a beautiful length. " (Guide Hachette des Vins - 2022 edition). One of Saint-Julien's great discoveries, offering unbeatable value for money!
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Eye
Ruby red color, clear and bright
Nose
Concentrated and intense, scents of black fruits, complemented by subtle notes of cocoa, delicious
Mouth
Fresh on the palate, well-structured development, fine-grained tannins, aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry complemented by chocolate flavors on the finish, lovely aromatic persistence.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Bordeaux-style stuffed porcini mushrooms, duck parmentier, sheep's cheese and cherry jam...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
The bouquet, discreet yet elegant, slowly opens up to reveal black fruit aromas when aerated. 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 a beautiful length. 2025-2030
About the estate:
As its name suggests, the terroir of this vineyard, which was separated from Château Lagrange in 1964 and is located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle on the edge of the "grands vins" road that runs along the Gironde, is fairly poor. This is a disadvantage for all other crops, but an advantage for quality vines. Acquired in 1982, it is one of the Meffre family's Bordeaux estates.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100 (Very good wine)
About wine:
Solid, with a well-constructed core of blackcurrant and plum, supported by a hint of graphite and framed by notes of smoking 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 wine:
In this mature wine, velvety fruit surrounds the firm tannins typical of Saint-Julien. It is bursting with blackcurrant aromas from the majority of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This rich wine needs to age. Drink from 2024 onwards.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Aromas of blackberry, graphite, dark chocolate, and hazelnut. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Structured and concentrated. Linear and refined. Try from 2024 onwards.
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 8 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 06/23/2024
Tasted in 06/24. Quite taken aback by this wine, which shows good potential but is unbalanced. Fruit on one side, acidity on the other; the oak aging is not apparent; a shame, as it could have added harmony.
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Note and opinion by Mr. ERIC M. Published on 06/17/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. MICHELE D. Published on 02/28/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. VIVIANE A. Published on 02/14/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. YVONNE S. Published on 02/09/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN MARIE L. Published on 07/31/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. GRISCHA H. Published on 04/14/2024
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Review and opinion by Ms. NADIA Z. Published on 12/04/2023
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