Lacoste-Borie 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Lacoste-Borie 2017

Tasting

Color
The color displays a garnet-purple hue.

Nose
The bouquet reveals notes of ripe blackcurrant, Morello cherries and wild blueberries, accompanied by touches of pencil lead and bay leaves.

Palate
Dense and concentrated, the palate reveals an elegant texture carried by typical tannins of the Pauillac appellation.

Food and wine pairings
This wine perfectly accompanies red meats and can be served from the aperitif. It also pairs very well with cheeses.

An elegant and structured Pauillac wine

The property
Lacoste-Borie, the second wine of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, was created in 1983 and is located in the Pauillac appellation, in the heart of Bordeaux. The vineyard extends over 90 hectares, with a production of 58 hectares, mainly of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. Under the direction of François-Xavier Borie, who has revitalized the estate since its acquisition in 1978, Lacoste-Borie stands out for its accessible quality, offering an alternative to the grands crus while respecting Bordeaux traditions.

The vineyard
The vineyard of this must-see property of Pauillac, with an area of 58 hectares in one piece, rests on deep gravel soils on a very hilly relief. The average age of the vines is 38 years.

The vintage
Manual harvest followed by a double sorting on a vibrating table before and after destemming. The maceration is long, about 3 weeks. The aging takes place in fine-grain French oak barrels, with 45% new wood, for 14 to 16 months depending on the vintage.

Blend
Cabernet sauvignon (65%)
Merlot (26%)
Cabernet franc (9%)