Retour Château Grand-Puy Lacoste - Pauillac - Lacoste Borie - Rouge - 2018
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Pauillac
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot & 8% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, brilliant crimson red.
Nose Rich, full-bodied, with intense aromas of red and black fruits and a halo of licorice.
Palate The palate is clean and pure, with fine, precise tannins and an elegant complexity.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Quail with figs, filet mignon with rosemary, beef cheek confit, pork loin with mustard.
Cellar ageing From now until 2035 and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is renowned for its consistency, fullness, and the spicy character of its wines. The exceptional vinosity of the cru is attributed to its old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, and its straightforward and honest style develops a magnificent softness with aging.
Wine The 2018 red Pauillac Lacoste-Borie showcases the smoothness and allure characteristic of the estate's wines. Ripe black fruit, particularly notes of blackcurrant and juicy cherry, is beautifully woven into a rich yet balanced structure. It's simultaneously firm and velvety, framed by fine tannins, with a deliciously appealing fruity core, thanks to a significant proportion of Merlot in the blend. A fresh finish beautifully rounds off the tasting experience! This flavorful wine is ready to drink now or can be cellared for another 4 to 5 years.
Vinification Hand-harvested and double-sorted. Long vatting period of around 3 weeks. Aged in French oak barrels, 45% of which are new, for 14 to 16 months.
AWARDS
AWARDS Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024