Château Grand-Puy Lacoste - Lacoste-Borie - Pauillac - Red - 2017

Wine:

Of perfect balance, the 2017 Red Pauillac Lacoste-Borie is savory and sapid, with notes of leather and black fruits. The velvety texture provided by the Merlot grapes makes it rich and unctuous wine, with a persistent and fresh finish. A wine to be enjoyed as of now, or kept for a few more years in the cellar.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 75% of which are new.

Color:

Red purple of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Beautiful notes of black fruits underlined by accents of leather.

Palate:

Full and delicious, this wine with a solid character delivers a velvety, unctuous palate with a precise finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Quail with figs, filet mignon with rosemary, beef cheek confit, pork loin with mustard.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

On the exceptional terroir of the Pauillac plateau, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste stands out for its consistency, fullness, and the distinctive spiced character of its wines. The remarkable depth of this cru comes from its old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, while its structured, straightforward style develops a beautiful suppleness with age.