Château Lalande Saint-Julien 2019
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Château Lalande |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux |
Alcohol/vol | 14% |
Bright, intense ruby color. Elegant nose of crushed red black berry fruit, spices and a hint of vanilla. Rich and round in the mouth with a touch of freshness. Soft well-integrated tannins and a long finish.
Wine Enthusiast
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This estate, one of the relatively few in Saint-Julien that is not classified (and therefore good value), has produced a young and structured wine that is very much in the understated style of Saint-Julien. Its fruits and ripe tannins promise great things. Smoky and rich, the wine will be ready from 2026.
Wine Spectator
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Very expressive, with a forward display of warmed cassis, plum reduction and blackberry compote flavors, which are underscored by licorice root and menthol. Features a ganache coating on the finish, giving it a broad feel. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2023 through 2032.
Wine Advocate
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The 2019 Lalande is performing nicely in bottle, offering up aromas of cassis, dark berry fruit, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with lively acids and ripe tannins, it's a nicely balanced, characterful Saint-Julien that's already drinking well.