Lacoste-Borie 2015

Lacoste-Borie 2015

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Description

"The 2015 Lacoste-Borie has an attractive bouquet with upfront, expressive scents of crushed strawberry, raspberry coulis, cedar and light mint aromas that are well defined. There is joie de vivre here. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, a juicy Lacoste-Borie that wears its heart on its sleeve, hints of vanilla toward the finish suggesting it will need a couple more years to absorb the new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2020 - 2028.

The 2015 Lacoste-Borie is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. 

The Second Wine of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste.


--------THE PRODUCER--------

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

History

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste was historically created by an adviser to the Parliament of Bordeaux in the early eighteenth century but the current castle dates from 1850. He entered the Borie family in 1978 and is now managed by François-Xavier. The Borie family has owned prestigious Grands Crus Classés for several generations now. This is undoubtedly one of the best terroirs of Pauillac and one of the most regular classified wines at the highest level. Lacoste Borie is the second wine of the famous Château Grand Puy Lacoste.

Terroir & Vinification

Located at the top of the Bages Plateau, in an excellent neighborhood, this beautiful, homogenous 50-hectare vineyard, traditionally planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, produces a wine reflecting this pretty terroir.


Numerous investments have made it possible to improve the vinification and aging of Château Grand Puy Lacoste wines, which are always the subject of very careful, constant and meticulous care.


 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Bordeaux Red Blend

This is the most famous red blend of them all: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with, often, dollops of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Each grape brings its own special element to the overall wine, be it acid, tannin, colour or aromatics.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the most important and well-known regions in the wine world. Home to 'Claret' a red wine made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, 'Sauternes', a golden goddess of fermented botrytised white grapes, and Bordeaux Blanc, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon which can be complex or simply refreshing.