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Chateau-Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac 2016

R2,510.00

Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux

Tasting note:

The wine has a clean, precise bouquet with nicely detailed blackberry, briar and tobacco aromas, touches of mint emerging with time, all utterly charming. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity, conveying a sense of symmetry throughout and leading into a deft, quite persistent finish. This is very classy, and it should age with style. 2023 – 2055.  97P Neal Martin, vinous.com, Aug 2020

 

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Region: Pauillac

Total vineyard surface 90 hectares around the Château. Vineyard surface under production 58 hectares in one block around the Château   Average age of the vines 38 years old. Soil – Terroir very deep, coarse gravel. Density of planting 10 000 vines/hectares.
Vinification A long period of maceration (about 3 weeks)
 Ageing In French oak barrels (75% new barrels each vintage) for between 16 to 18 months depending on the vintage.
Owner M. François-Xavier BORIE
Oenologist – R&D Director Ms Christel SPINNER   Cellar Master M. Philippe GOUZE
Vineyard Manager M. Antonio FLORES, Consultant oenologist M. Eric BOISSENOT

The 2016 is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, which was harvested 28th September to 13th October. 60% of the production was deemed of high enough quality for the Grand Vin, and this selection shows. Deep in colour with spice black fruits, cedar and tobacco on the nose. There is an overlay of toasty, sweet new oak to the ripe core of cassis and black cherry fruit. The tannins build through the mid palate but due to their refinement they are seamless and provide a smooth, velveteen texture to the wine. Enduring black fruit is complemented by notes of cinnamon, cedar and allspice on the long, harmonised finish. A superb effort for the vintage. ( Farr Vintners, London )