Château Lagrange is in the St.-Julien appellation and is a Third Growth Bordeaux according to the Bordeaux classification of 1855. The estate traces its roots to the Middle Ages. After several changes of ownership in the 20th century Lagrange is today owned by Suntory, the Japanese conglomerate. There are 284 acres of vineyards planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon with remaining acreage planted to Merlot and Petit Verdot. Some 300,000 bottles are produced annually. Bruno Eynard is general manager and winemaker. Though the estate’s reputation suffered in the middle of the 20th century, recent decades have seen vast improvements. Robert M. Parker noted in 2003 that Lagrange “improved spectacularly after its acquisition by Japan’s Suntory.”