Description
The main wine of Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste from Pauillac presents another tremulously charming and elegant wine. Cabernet Sauvignon-led, it provides refined fruit and a richness we adore from this estate again and again.
TASTING NOTE: In the glass the wine is a deep ruby colour. The nose is filled with ripe red fruit, floral violet notes and spices from the barrel age. The palate has plenty of classic Bordeaux finesse, with well-structured tannins, toasted smoky notes, and potential for complexity. 13.5% alcohol.
FOOD PAIRING, SERVICE AND STORING: A fabulous food pairing with this wine would be roast lamb rump with asparagus and a rich hollandaise sauce. Cheese is always a good idea when it comes to Bordeaux, an easy cheddar will go down a treat. This is a wine that will drink well with decanting now, or benefit from time spent cellaring for up to 8-10 years if you can wait!
ABOUT: Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste was listed as a fifth-growth Bordeaux producer in the 1855 classification. “Puy” refers to the low hillock above the village of Bages in Pauillac where the vineyard’s are located and covers 55 hectares (136 acres). Planting majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot and Cabernet FranceThe Chateau has been owned by the Borie family since 1978 and has a history dating back to the 16th century. Today the Chateau is run by Francois Xavier Borie alongside his daughter Emeline and a dedicated vineyard and winemaking team. This wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, having spent 16-18 months in French oak barrels (75% new barrels each vintage).
