CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE 2018

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2018

“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is scented of warm blackcurrants, black cherries, spice box, florals and chocolate box with a menthol hint. Full-bodied, the palate is rich, plush and generous, finishing long and perfumed.”  – 93/100, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

VARIETIES: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, Average age of the vines – 38 years old
REGION: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
AGEING: In French oak barrels (75% new barrels each vintage) for between 16 to 18 months depending on the vintage
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 years +, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
FITS TO: Try it with a succulent Rib-eye Steak, a Rack of Lamb, or a Hearty Venison stew
CRITICS SCORES: RP/93, D/95, WS/95, JS/94, WE/92, JD/94

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5ᵉ Grand Cru Classé – 1855, Pauillac Appellation | Range | Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2018

The history of Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fascinating in many ways. It is a family saga going back to the 16th century. The name Grand-Puy, already mentioned in documents from the Middle Ages, comes from the ancient term “puy” which means “hillock, small height”. True to its name, the vineyard sits on outcrops with a terroir similar to that of the Médoc’s first growths. Since the 16th century the property was passed down from generation to generation, until the current family, the Borie’s, bought the property in the 1920s.

Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2018 is one of a series of great vintages. The blend has a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) whose character and charm so perfectly express the richness and quality of this distinguished terroir. This wine is deep magenta, intense and brilliant. The bouquet reveals aromas of ripe black fruits and liquorice, underlining the grapes’ perfect maturity, whilst keeping a pretty freshness and good minerality. On the palate, the attack is precise, very dense and complex. This 2018 has a very fine balance combining power, elegance and complexity. It has a long, very aromatic and tannic finish. The whole emphasizing the great ageing potential of this wine. This vintage is no doubt one of the great success stories of the chateau and what more fitting way to celebrate this 40th anniversary