Château Lagrézette...

Château de Lagrézette is a leading light in one of South West Frances most exciting AOC's - Cahors.

The Château can date its history back to the 15th century and even has documents relating to its harvest in 1503.

Over the centuries the property has changed hands numerous times.

In 1980 it was purchased by Alain Dominique Perrin, former head of Cartier. What followed was an intensive investment programme not only in the vineyards but also in the winery and the Château itself.

Lagrézette is now one of the main reasons that the wine world is reawakening its interest in Cahors.

Château Lagrézette 2001

Bin No

PARA/102

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£18.25

A blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Merlot and 5% Tannat.

The Grand Vin won several Gold Medals in the Paris, Brussels and Macon wine fairs. It is also quoted in the most prestigious wine guides. Chateau Lagrezette benefits from a separate vinification for each parcel and each grape variety, and the different lots are assembled after 18 to 20 months' ageing in oak barrels.

This Auxerrois and Merlot blend, which also comprises a small proportion of Tannat, is fined with egg whites or lightly filtered prior to bottling. A true vin de garde, Chateau Lagrezette will age gracefully over twenty five years or so.

Cuvée Dame Honneur 2001

Bin No

PARA/101

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£35.00

Named in honour of all the women who have managed the estate over the centuries. On the label is Marguerite de Massault, founder of Lagrézette.

This cuvee is produced from the oldest vines of the estate, situated on the Causse and on the third terrace of the Lot. Yields are kept between 25 and 30 hl/ha and the total annual production is approximately 10,000 bottles.

A blend of 91 % Auxerrois and 9 % Merlot, the two grape varieties combining to give a wine that is both powerful and round, the Cuvee Dame Honneur is aged 24 months in oak barrels and is blended just before bottling. A true vin de garde, the Cuvee Dame Honneur will age gracefully over some twenty-five years.

Le Pigeonnier 2001

Bin No

PARA/100

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£80.00

This classic effort boasts a saturated blue/purple colour as well as gorgeous aromas of graphite, blueberry liqueur, espresso roast, liquorice, and spice box.

With great intensity, huge structure, massive concentration, and monster-sized but beautifully integrated tannin, this is a modern version of an ancient style of wine.

95 Points Robert Parker ~ The Wine Advocate #159 June 2005

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