Made from 100% Merlot, the 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol) has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and alluring scents of plum preserves, Morello cherries and blackberry compote, plus suggestions of camphor, tobacco leaf and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers plenty of freshness to lift the earthy, muscular core, with a rugged, chewy texture to boot, finishing savory. It's of a rather rustic, old-school style that should improve slightly with bottle age, but not much.