Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste's history dates to the 16th century, remaining in the same family for centuries until the Lacoste era when it was officially classified as a Fifth Growth in 1855. After being sold in 1920 due to post-WWI hardship, the estate went through several owners, including Raymond Dupin, before being bought by François-Xavier Borie in 1978. The Borie family has since restored and improved the château, which is now run by François-Xavier's daughter, Emeline.
產區 Region
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The Grand-Puy plateau rises to the west of the village of Pauillac, one of the six communal appellations of the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.
It is here, around the Château, that the ninety hectares of land of Grand-Puy-Lacoste stretch out harmoniously and without discontinuity, sixty-four of which are planted with vines. Unusually in the history of the Grands Crus Classés of 1855, the plots have remained identical to the land register of the time.
Since the Borie family assumed control of the domain in 1978, the vineyard has undergone systematic planting, achieving a harmonious balance between young and old vines, with an average age of thirty-eight years. Maintaining a vigilant focus on quality, the planting density reaches ten thousand vines per hectare, equating to one vine per square metre.
Cabernet Sauvignon, the preeminent noble grape variety that serves as the backbone of the domain's wines, accounts for the majority (75%). Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Franc (5%) add nuances to the blends and enhance the distinctive character of the wine.
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For the Borie family, technical mastery is only meaningful if it enhances the expression of the terroir. The aim is to work in harmony with nature, closely observing and adapting to each vintage, fine-tuning the Château's signature to perfection.
Inside the winery, forty-three temperature-controlled vats of different capacities facilitate precise and meticulous work. The grapes undergo the initial fermentation phase for eight to ten days. Emphasising gentle extractions, the temperature is maintained at twenty-eight degrees, and daily pump-overs are performed. Maceration continues for approximately ten days to complete the extractions, with temperature adjusted to each vat according to the grape potential. Malolactic fermentation then helps to stabilise the wine, imparting suppleness and roundness.
Yet, behind all these techniques, the guiding spirit remains the repeated tastings, serving as Grand-Puy-Lacoste's ultimate compass in the winemaking process.
【Wine Advocate 97 pts】
A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, the 2022 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a brilliant classic in the making, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, violets and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate that exhibits beautiful structural refinement and purity of fruit.
【James Suckling 97 pts】
Licorice with tapenade, cassis, roasted spices and a touch of bergamot and pencil shavings. Full-bodied and structured, this has filigreed tannins in a very dusty, almost powdery form. Really youthful and long. Juicy and compact with spot-on balance. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot. Give it at least three years to unwind and develop complexity.
【Wine Spectator 96 pts】
This version shows the floral side of the vintage, with a vibrant mix of iris, violet and rose petal notes leading the way, backed by a core of pure and racy red and black currant preserves. There's a well-integrated singed cedar note running along its flanks and a long beam of iron driving the finish. Textbook. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042.
