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Château Lagrezette 2003 Cuvée Dame d’Honneur Malbec (Cahors)
- Cellar Selection
- $76
Just a small proportion of Merlot smoothes out the hard Malbec edges in this impressive cuvée from Château Lagrezette. It is certainly powerful, the wood prominent but not too dominant. With advice from Michel Rolland, this shows great polish without losing entirely that mineral, dark edge. Age for 5–6 years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2008)
Château Lagrezette 2003 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)
- Cellar Selection
- $110
This is the show stopper of the range from Alain Dominique Perrin’s Lagrezette. It expresses the most powerful Malbec tannins and superripe fruit, without losing sight of the mineral edge. The fruit of this beautiful wine, while opulent, is poised with fine acidity.
— R.V.
(3/1/2010)
Château Lagrezette 1997 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)
- $60
A voluptuous blockbuster in the style we are becoming accustomed to from über-consultant Michel Rolland: big, deeply fruited (black cherries) and plush, with elegantly etched spice shadings from new oak. The tannins are supple but substantial; it should age for a long time. Made entirely from old-vine Malbec and named after the pigeon coop in the Château’s courtyard.
— J.C.
(3/1/2001)
Château Lagrezette 2000 Le Pigeonnier Malbec (Cahors)
- $175
This is Alain Dominique Perrin’s answer to the black wine of Cahors. Hugely dark in color, this micro cuvée is still impenetrable after eight years. The power and the density edge towards the medicinal, with a very herbal element in the flavors alongside the wood, black-plum skins and spice.
— R.V.
(11/1/2008)
Château Lagrezette 2006 Malbec (Cahors)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $40
An impressive quality of Cahors is that you can find a wine as concentrated and dense as this without excessive alcohol. This 2006, wood aged, with touches of eucalyptus, is a big hearted, black fruit dominated wine, smooth and powerful, and just so well balanced for food. Can drink now, but better age for 3–5 years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
Château Lagrezette 2000 Tête de Cuvée Red (Cahors)
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- $20
All the Michel Rolland touches are present and accounted for: the color is bright, the texture soft, and the fruit is ripe and expressive. Aromas of mint, clove and blackberries are intriguing, like a lure in front of a fish. And the finish is dark and luscious. It’s an old-world Malbec wrapped in new clothes, clearly a wine for the new generation.
— M.S.
(1/1/2004)
Château Lagrezette 2005 Cuvée Dame Honneur Malbec (Cahors)
- $60
When some of the greatest Cahors weigh in at 13.5% alcohol, there is no need for this 15.5% monster. It’s a shame, because there is much to admire here, with the powerful bitter chocolate and the sweetest berry fruits, a wall of polished concentration. It needs aging for four years at least.
— R.V.
(3/1/2010)
Château Lagrezette 1996 Red (Cahors)
- $20
Like a surprise Bordeaux, with aromas of smoke, blackberries, earth and cinnamon. Not surprising, since superstar consultant Michel Rolland is involved in this project. Medium-bodied on the palate, it's structured to handle years of aging but is approachable now when served with rare beef to cut the tannins. A blend of Malbec, Merlot and just a touch of Tannat.
— W.E.
(11/15/1999)
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