Lagrange 2020

The Lagrange 2020 is a vintage that embodies contrasts, a testament to the challenges and rewards of the vineyard. Despite harvesting the smallest crop in 30 years, the wine defies expectations, showcasing extraordinary freshness in the context of the hottest vintage in modern history. This resilience is a tangible testament to the buffering effect of Lagrange's terroir. The wine presents a captivating color in the glass, hinting at the richness within. The aromatic profile is precise, revealing lovely notes of black cherry, blackcurrant, and a subtle touch of liquorice. On the palate, the tense tannic structure echoes the great vintage of 2010, yet a creamy and smoother mid-palate adds a unique dimension. This truly classic vintage offers early enjoyment while maintaining a remarkable aging potential. The wine is focused, finely tuned, and expressive, displaying great purity that speaks to the mastery of Lagrange in navigating the intricacies of the 2020 vintage.

Robert Parker - 95 Points

"The 2020 Lagrange is a fine follow-up to the excellent 2019. Offering up aromas of crème de cassis and plums mingled with hints of violets, licorice, pencil shavings and vanilla pod, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a deep core of ripe but vibrant fruit that's framed by powdery tannins that assert themselves with gentle grip on the finish."