COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux's Left Bank, is a historic Fifth Growth estate highly regarded for its classic, old-school style and remarkable consistency. Owned and managed by the Borie family since 1978, the estate features a single, contiguous vineyard block that has remained virtually unchanged since the 1855 Classification. A unique human element defines the estate: the harvest has been hand-picked by the same Spanish family and workers from Andalusia for over fifty years, passing the tradition down through generations. The Borie family champions a traditional, non-interventionist philosophy, prioritizing long-term relationships with wine lovers by releasing almost their entire production En Primeur.
ALCOHOL
13.2%
AVG. PRICE
€84
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The harvest has been hand-picked by the same Spanish family and workers from Andalusia for over 50 years, passing the tradition down.
Fact 02
The estate's vineyard boundaries have remained virtually unchanged since the 1855 Imperial Classification.
Fact 03
Unlike many neighbors, the estate sells 95% to 98% of its stock En Primeur to ensure it reaches wine lovers immediately.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2023 vintage reflects meticulous selection and traditional Left Bank techniques. Grapes were hand-harvested between September 11 and September 28, 2023, and underwent two successive sorting stages on vibrating tables before and after de-stemming. Fermentation and an extended maceration of approximately three weeks took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The final blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot incorporated 12.5% press wine, with 55% of the total harvest selected for the Grand Vin. The wine was aged for 16 to 18 months in fine-grain French oak barrels, utilizing 75% new oak and 25% one-year-old barrels, resulting in a low pH of 3.55 that preserves freshness.
