{"product_id":"chateau-lagrange-la-collection-parcellaire-les-hauts-bois-2016-2019-2020","title":"Château Lagrange La Collection Parcellaire Les Hauts Bois (2016-2019-2020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lagrange La Collection Parcellaire Les Hauts Bois (2016–2019–2020) is a rare, collector-focused mixed case that showcases three outstanding Bordeaux vintages from one of Saint-Julien’s most esteemed Grand Cru Classé estates. Presented in a numbered, luxury pine case, this set brings together both the emblematic Château Lagrange Grand Vin and the limited cuvée “Les Hauts Bois,” all sourced from the estate’s finest terroir. With only 250 individually numbered cases produced, it offers a privileged insight into the nuance of a single great vineyard across three exceptional years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, these Saint-Julien reds show the classic deep, garnet-ruby color of Cabernet-dominant Left Bank Bordeaux, with 2016 already beginning to show a touch of mature brick at the rim, and 2019 and 2020 displaying an inky, vibrant core. The nose of all three vintages is refined and layered: you can expect aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry, alongside graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf and hints of violets. Subtle notes of cigar box, cocoa, pencil shavings and warm spices emerge with air, reflecting careful oak maturation and the pedigree of the fruit. The “Les Hauts Bois” cuvées, drawn from a specific high-lying plot, tend to show an extra dimension of minerality and precision, with slightly more lifted floral and savory notes.\n\nOn the palate, Château Lagrange is known for its balance of power and finesse, and these vintages are no exception. 2016 typically offers a taut, classical structure with firm yet fine tannins, a cool, pure black-fruit profile and a long, resonant, almost chiselled finish. 2019 is more opulent and fruit-forward, with plush dark berries, sweet spice and a wonderfully silky mid-palate, while 2020 combines density and freshness, delivering great concentration, vibrant acidity and impressive length. The “Les Hauts Bois” wines show the same signature of Saint-Julien—elegance, structure, and clarity—often with a slightly more terroir-driven, focused profile. All bottles in this collection have serious aging potential: 2016 is entering a beautiful drinking window but will continue to evolve for at least 10–20 years; 2019 and 2020 are still youthful and will reward cellaring over two decades or more, depending on your preference for primary fruit versus developed tertiary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines in this collection are born entirely from the terroir of Château Lagrange in Saint-Julien, a single, contiguous estate planted on classic Gunzian gravel. The vineyard sits on two north–south ridges where gravel of varying grain size is interspersed with sand and iron-rich clay, offering excellent drainage and natural vine stress—ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot and Petit Verdot. The central part of the estate reaches about 24 meters, the highest point in Saint-Julien, and plot no. 89—home to “Les Hauts Bois”—benefits particularly from this elevated, well-drained position. Grapes are carefully harvested, typically by hand, with strict selection in both vineyard and cellar. Vinification is classically Bordelais: temperature-controlled fermentations in tank, meticulous extraction to preserve finesse over heaviness, followed by aging in French oak barrels (with a significant proportion of new oak for the Grand Vin) to integrate tannins and add subtle notes of spice and cedar without masking the character of the fruit or the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe structure and depth of Château Lagrange and the “Les Hauts Bois” cuvées make them natural partners for refined, protein-rich dishes. Think classic roast lamb with rosemary, côte de bœuf or entrecôte grilled over charcoal, slow-braised beef cheeks, or game birds such as duck or pheasant. They also pair beautifully with truffle-inflected dishes, mushroom-based sauces, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to allow the aromatics to fully express themselves without any alcoholic heat. For younger vintages such as 2019 and 2020, decanting for 1.5–2 hours will help open up the bouquet and soften the tannins; the 2016 can benefit from a gentle 1-hour decant to remove any sediment and allow its evolving tertiary notes to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lagrange is one of the historic pillars of Saint-Julien, classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Grand Cru Classé) in the famed 1855 classification of the Médoc. The estate, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages, is entirely situated within the Saint-Julien appellation and today covers 182 hectares, 118 of which are under vine. Over recent decades, major investments in the vineyard and cellar have propelled Lagrange back to the forefront of Bordeaux, producing wines that are consistently praised for their precision, elegance and age-worthiness. Its position on the highest point of Saint-Julien and its extensive gravel soils give it a distinctive voice within the Médoc, and special projects like La Collection Parcellaire Les Hauts Bois underline the estate’s commitment to showcasing the individuality of its best plots. For collectors and serious enthusiasts, Château Lagrange stands as a benchmark for contemporary, yet deeply classical, Left Bank Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Lagrange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251805049169,"sku":"GCW-LAGR-23012","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/packshot_coffret_detour.png?v=1783441527","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-lagrange-la-collection-parcellaire-les-hauts-bois-2016-2019-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}