Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2017

Tasting

Color
Beautiful ruby color.

Nose
The bouquet reveals with a beautiful freshness aromas of ripe red fruits, violet and spices.

Palate
The attack is precise and straight, extending on ripe and melted tannins. The wine offers a great balance combining charm, elegance and freshness, with a long, very pure and very aromatic finish.

Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, dishes in sauce or refined cheeses.

Service and aging
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2017 can be kept until around 2037.

A great Pauillac wine imbued with power and refinement

The property
The Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. Classified Fifth Growth in 1855, it was revitalized in 1978 by Jean-Eugène Borie. Today, under the direction of François-Xavier Borie and his children, the operation focuses on cabernet sauvignon, with modern viticultural practices while respecting tradition.

The vineyard
The vineyard of this Pauillac property extends over 58 hectares in production, with an average vine age of 38 years. The vines are planted on a terroir of deep gravels on hilly relief. The soil work is mechanical and the management of the vineyard follows a reasoned approach.

The vintage
The 2017 vintage was marked by favorable climatic conditions, with a hot and dry summer, allowing optimal ripening of the grapes.

Vinification and aging
Harvesting exclusively by hand with a double sorting on vibrating table before and after destemming. Maceration of about 3 weeks. The aging is carried out in fine grain French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, with 75% new wood.

Blend
80% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot