"[...] Blackberries, cinnamon malt bread, anise and mushrooms. The texture of the fruit and tannins is brighter and silkier than the 2018 - overall, the wine is more refined. [...]; a long, fresh spine of dried thyme and oregano; tannins that resemble the broad mahogany branches of an old staircase in a stately home - soft and silky, a cool warmth, support rather than structure, that gently takes you to the heart of the wine." (Jancis Robinson 2023)
Features
Estate
Château Lagrézette
Cuvée
Chevalier du Château Lagrezette
Vintage
2020
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
90% Malbec, 10% Merlot
Terroirs
Third terrace of Cahors, gravel-clay soil
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Cold maceration at 10°C for 4 days, then fermentation at 24°C, followed by a long maceration (2 weeks) at 28°C, with daily pumping over.
Breeding
12 to 14 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark red color
Nose
Powerful, intense, with floral notes and very ripe red fruit (cherry, fig, blackberry).
Mouth
Supple, fruity attack
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Pair with red meats, cheese platters, barbecued duck breast...
Château Lagrézette
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Alain-Dominique Perrin has worked hard to make the magnificent Lagrézette estate one of the beacons of the Cahors revival. The progress made since the cellar renovation is clear to see: the wines have gained in elegance, and the fruit is better highlighted by the ageing process. We particularly appreciate the Château and Clos Marguerite cuvees, remarkable this year.
Decanter
Area rated (2019 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A star estate in the Cadurci vineyards, acquired in 1985 by businessman Alain-Dominique Perrin. It is renowned for the distinctive architecture of its 16th-century manor house, with its pepper-pot towers, sloping roofs and dovecote; for its vineyard heritage (82 ha), cultivated since the 16th century; and, above all, for its ambitious wines, regularly featured in these pages.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16.5+/20
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
It's great to see Lagrezette using bottles with such a low glass weight. Hats off to them! Blackberries, cinnamon malt loaf, anise and mushrooms. The texture of the fruit and tannins is brighter and silkier than the 2018 - overall, the wine is more refined. [...]; a long, fresh spine of dried thyme and oregano; tannins that resemble the broad mahogany branches of an old staircase in a stately home - soft and silky, a cool warmth, support rather than structure, that takes you gently to the heart of the wine.
Concours Mondial des Vins Féminalise
Wine rated Gold Medal
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. GILBERT H. Published on 17/11/2024
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Note and review by Mme CATHERINE T. Published on 18/10/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN LOUIS G. Published on 12/02/2024
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Note and review by M. PASCAL H. Published on 08/02/2024
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Note and review by M. GERARD B. Published on 03/02/2024
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