| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This is the consistent and reliable second wine of Grand Puy Lacoste that always delivers early-drinking pleasure.
The 2023 contains 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc (all of GPLs production of this variety). This represents 45% of Grand Puy Lacoste's production this year in 2022 and it is being aged in 50% new oak.
Charming and succulent, the 2023 Lacoste-Borie bursts with pretty aromas of dark berries, petals and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's fleshy and fragrant, exhibiting excellent purity of fruit. This delicious blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc will offer a broad drinking window.
The 2023 Lacoste-Borie was picked September 11 to 28 at 48hL/ha. It bursts with red fruit on the nose—raspberry and wild strawberry—forward and quite generous in keeping with the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins on the entry. Moderately deep, it tapers slightly toward the graphite-infused finish. This Deuxième Vin has an easy-drinking sensibility and should be broached over the next decade.
Mid ruby in colour. The nose offers summer pudding, camphor and juicy red fruit. The palate has pithy tannins, compact red fruit and a hint of caraway seed. Airy and easy drinking. A bright, crunchy and approachable wine that will provide early drinking pleasure.
This is so bright and vibrant with plenty of fruit. Very pure and lively. Medium-bodied with a supple, silky mouthfeel. Already delicious. Second wine of Grand-Puy-Lacoste. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 11% cabernet franc.
The 2023 Lacoste-Borie is a soft, supple second wine to drink on release, while its fruity, open-knit personality is on display. Succulent red cherry, spice and rose petal are nicely pushed forward. Lovely aromatics from the Franc linger. 2025-2033
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample.
Round, fresh and seemingly relatively open. Crunchy fruit and fine tannins. Plenty of energy. Appealing now but should keep a while. (JL) 13.2%
Drink 2027 – 2036
