Château Grand Puy Lacoste 5ème Grand Cru Classé 2021
Colour : Deep garnet-red.
Nose : Aromas of red fruit and violets. The whole is rounded off by light spicy and vanilla notes.
Palate : Precise, straight forward and dense, with a lovely freshness. Floral and red fruit aromas follow through to ripe, smooth tannins. A wine that combines elegance, charm and freshness with a very pure, persistent finish.
Price per original wooden case of 6 bottles
Available 1st half 2024
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423,36 € TTC
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| Rating | 92-94+/100 Robert Parker |
History of Château Grand Puy Lacoste
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a wine estate in the Bordeaux region of France. Its history dates back to the 16th century, when the estate was part of the seigneury of Puy. In the 18th century, the estate was divided into several parts, one of which became Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste.
The modern history of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste began in the early 19th century when the estate was acquired by wine merchant Pierre Urbain Lacoste. The Lacoste family undertook considerable efforts to improve the quality of the wines produced on the estate, and they were awarded the classification of Cinquième Grand Cru Classé in the official classification of Bordeaux wines in 1855, a prestigious classification that distinguishes the best wine estates in the region.
Over the years, the estate has changed hands several times, but has remained in the hands of Bordeaux winegrowing families. In 1978, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste was bought by the Borie family, who still own the estate today. The Borie family also owns other prestigious wine estates in Bordeaux.
Under the management of the Borie family, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste has continued to produce top-quality wines. The estate is located in the Pauillac appellation, which is renowned for its powerful, elegant red wines, mainly made from Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste are planted largely with this grape variety, which gives the wines a solid tannic structure and exceptional ageing potential.
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is known for its classic, balanced style, with wines that can improve with time in bottle. They are appreciated for their elegance, aromatic complexity and ability to express the exceptional terroir of Pauillac. The estate has maintained its reputation as a producer of great Bordeaux wines over the decades and remains a respected name in the wine world.
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