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LACOSTE BORIE
(2nd wine of Ch. Grand Puy Lacoste) |
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| PROPRIETOR |
Xavier BORIE |
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| APPELLATION |
Pauillac, 2nd wine |
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| VINEYARD |
45 hectares on the “Bages” plateau, south of the village of Pauillac, the soil is classic deep gravel. |
| VARIETALS |
70% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc |
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| PRODUCTION |
8,000 – 10,000 cases |
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| VINIFICATION |
Harvested exclusively by hand, with a second selection process at the reception of the harvest. Stainless steel and epoxy-lined vats for a traditional fermentation. Aged 18 months in oak barrels of which 15 to 20 % are renewed each year. A third wine is also made which reinforces the quality of the 1st two wines. |
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| STYLE |
True-blue Pauillac with exceptional breed and texture. A classic claret lover’s wine ! Very pleasant to drink over the 3-5 years (perhaps more in top vintages) after the bottling. A very good bargain.
Though often overshadowed in the media wars, Grand Puy Lacoste is amongst those few who produce the real “Grands Vins” which are emulated internationally. |
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High Resolution
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