Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2016 Pauillac

5eme Cru Classé Pauillac 2016 - 13.5% abv 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot "The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Grand-Puy-Lacoste gives up pure kirsch and red and black currants with violets and baking spices. Medium-bodied, firm and grainy, it's very expressive with good concentration and length. Drink date 2021-2039." 94+ - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, November 2018 "The 2016 Grand Puy-Lacoste 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" 97 - Neal Martin, vinous.com, August 2020 A 5eme Cru Classe Pauillac estate, Grand-Puy-Lacoste consistently punches above its classification. Located a couple of kilometres to the west of the town of Pauillac, it's very much a family operation: purchased in 1978 by Jean-Eugène Borie who passed it to his son, François-Xavier to run, who in turn now leaves the day to day operation of the property to his daughter Emeline. As well as the Grand Vin they also make an excellent second wine under the Lacoste Borie label. The estate derives its name from a member of the Bordeaux Parliament, Monsieur Lacoste, who owned the château during the 16th century. The words Grand-Puy, which means a large knoll, refer to the elevation the vineyards sit upon. These are deep-coloured wines rich in cedarwood and cigar-box character - perfect illustrations of the best Pauillac terroirs.