For the grand vin of Lagrange, grapes are hand-picked into small crates and then sorted both manually and by an optical sorting machine. Traditional Bordeaux vinification is carried out in 92 temperature-controlled stainless steel vats of varying capacities, thus allowing a separate vinification to respect the character of each plot and soil-type. Placing all or part of a given plot into its own vat also allows harvest at optimum ripeness.

Total vatting time, determined by tasting, varies from 16 to 28 days, depending on the tannic development in the fermenting wines. Temperature of fermentation never exceeds 28°C to guarantee preservation of the finesse and fruitiness. Selection of press wine is performed “barrel by barrel“ allowing a wider choice range during the blend tastings.

The wines are blended only a few months after harvest, to achieve a better harmonization of the tannins and plot origins. The wines are aged 20 months in French oak barrels, of which 60% are new, and racked every 3 months.

The 2008 Lagrange St Julien is a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned St Julien sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Lagrange, is composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, reflecting a classic Bordeaux assemblage. The vineyard's unique terroir, consisting of Gunzian gravel with sand and iron-rich clay, imparts distinct characteristics to the wine.

Alex Shaw from JJ Buckley describes it as having a nose dominated by blackberry and cassis, with hints of mint, wild herbs, and minerals. Shaw highlights its "precise tannins" and a "long finish" with a touch of creamy vanilla, rating it an impressive 93 points. Neal Martin, writing for both his Wine Journal and Vinous, also awards a score of 93, noting the wine's "firm ripe tannins" and "impressive precision" on a tobacco-infused finish. He mentions that the Lagrange 2008 is a consistent performer, improving over time with distinct notes of iodine and violets.

Jane Anson, scoring it 93 as well, describes flavors of "campfire, charcoal, and sweet brioche," alongside blackcurrant and mint leaf, emphasizing its structure and longevity even at 14 years old. She notes that 2008 was an important year for Lagrange due to significant updates in the vat house, allowing for more precise harvesting and vinification.

Wine Spectator, with a score of 91, points out the wine's "dense" nature with "tangy damson plum" and "black tea flavors," adding a "nice yin-yang of velvet and iron" on the finish. Meanwhile, Wine Enthusiast mentions its initially "severe" nature but assures that the "black currant fruit" will emerge with medium-term aging.

Overall, the 2008 Lagrange St Julien is recognized for its balance, complexity, and aging potential, earning high praise from multiple reviewers.