Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Bordeaux

About the producer

About the producer

The name Grand-Puy, is acknowledged in documents dating back to the Middle Ages and means "grand hillock, small height”. True to its name, the vineyard sits on outcrops of raised gunzian gravel with a terroir similar to that of the Médoc's First Growths. Since the 16th century the property remained under the ownership of a single family from generation to generation, in a direct line through marriage until 1920. At the 1855 classification, Grand-Puy-Lacoste was designated a "Fifth Growth”, but today amongst connoisseurs and critics it regularly outperforms its classification status.

The estate of Grand-Puy-Lacoste covers 90 hectares in total of which 58 are planted with vines, entirely located around the Château. In 1978 the Borie family took over the property. Xavier Borie has been making exceptional wines here ever since and has retained a real “Pauillac” style. Moreover, he has kept his feet firmly on the ground in terms of pricing. This is a wine that one can buy year in-year out with the confidence that it will pay dividends. Today it is managed by Emeline Borie who is also the current president of the Pauillac appellation. The Château has sponsored the Médoc Marathon since its creation in 1983.

In the vineyard

In the vineyard

The plateau of Grand-Puy is west of the village, above the hamlet of Bages. This outcrop of the terrain (called a "puy" in the old local dialect) rises to around 20 meters above sea level. Grand-Puy-Lacoste enjoys an exceptional terroir. The soil is gravel, the alluvial stones which ensure an excellent drainage of rainwater. This gravely soil has the advantage of absorbing heat during the day and releasing it to the grapes at night, eliminating excessive variations in temperature and promoting even ripening in the grapes. The vines and their care are under the responsibility of Antonio Flores, Vineyard Master at Grand-Puy-Lacoste. Since its acquisition by the Borie family in 1978, the vineyards at Grand-Puy-Lacoste have been patiently replanted. Today the balance between young and old vines is fully established, averaging over 40 years old. The domain is planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

In the winery

In the winery

Winemaking is carried out in 43 temperature-controlled vats of different capacities allowing for precise winemaking that respects the unique character of each parcel of vines. Vatting lasts around three weeks. First, the grapes ferment for 8-10 days. Grand-Puy-Lacoste favours soft extractions at a temperature of 28°C, with daily pumping-over to help alcoholic fermentation helping to enrich the wine's colour and tannin. Maceration lasts around 10 days more to complete this extraction. During this period the temperature of each vat is carefully checked and adjusted according to its grapes' potential. Typically the wines are aged in 75% new oak barrique.

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“Grand Puy Lacoste has become one of the most popular wines in Bordeaux, largely because of its unabashed, exuberant, blackberry/cassis fruit character and full-bodied hedonistic appeal.”

Robert Parker

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2016 Grand Puy Lacoste

Grand Puy Lacoste

Bordeaux

94.6

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2000 Grand Puy Lacoste

Grand Puy Lacoste

Bordeaux

93.7

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£1,049.00

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£1,049.00

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£1,049.00

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1982 Grand Puy Lacoste

Grand Puy Lacoste

Bordeaux

96.0

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£223.00

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LA
Label: Slightly Bin Soiled

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£223.00

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