CHATEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 'Lacoste-Borie', Pauillac 2015 Bottle

Description

The Grand-Puy plateau rises to the west of the village of Pauillac, one of the six communal appellations of the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. It is here, around the Château, that the ninety hectares of land of Grand-Puy-Lacoste stretch out harmoniously and without discontinuity, sixty-four of which are planted with vines. Unusually in the history of the Grands Crus Classés of 1855, the plots have remained identical to the land register of the time.

Situated on either side of the 45th parallel, Grand-Puy-Lacoste benefits from a highly balanced climate characterised by abundant sunshine, hot summers, and mild winters. However, its terroir is mainly influenced by the proximity of the Gironde and the Atlantic. The strong winds from the ocean, tempered by the pine forests through which they pass, intersect with those from the wide estuary in this region. This unique blend of winds maintains a specific humidity in the atmosphere and further moderates temperatures.

Grand-Puy-Lacoste fervently practices sustainable winegrowing: over the past twenty years, treatments have been reduced by half, and no insecticides have been used in the last decade. The soil has consistently been worked solely by machinery.

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JAMES SUCKLING 94 points
This juicy red is approachable, with moderate density and tannin framework. Slightly fluid, with a medium to full body, fine-grained tannins and a long, firm finish. 74% cabernet sauvignon, 23% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. Drink now. From a vertical tasting at the winery.
Zekun Shuai, Senior Editor