Lacoste Borie 2019 Pauillac

The second wine from 5eme Cru Classé Pauillac estate, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste. 2019 - 14.5% abv 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc "The 2019 Lacoste-Borie is a wine of immense charm. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, licorice and sweet spices, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, with ripe tannins, succulent acids and a round, giving profile. Drink 2023-2043." 90 - William Kelley, RobertParker.com, April 2022 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.