Product Overview
Château Lalande 2019 from Saint-Julien opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, plums, and violets, accented by subtle notes of cedar and graphite. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing a refined balance of concentrated dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and well-integrated oak. Fresh acidity lifts the wine, bringing energy and precision to its supple texture. The finish is long and elegant, leaving impressions of cassis, spice, and a hint of tobacco, reflecting the classic finesse of Saint-Julien terroir.
Varietal Composition: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Saint Julien AOC
Aging: 12-14 months in French oak
Farming Practices: Sustainable
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"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." -RV, 9/1/2021
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"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." -WK, 4/1/2022
