Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2009
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Vinous Neal MartinDescription
Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2009
Tasting
Color
The wine displays a deep, intense dark red color.
Nose
The nose reveals great aromatic complexity, with notes of very ripe blackcurrant, accompanied by intense fruity nuances.
Palate
The attack on the palate is precise and dense. The tannins, silky and elegant, bring great charm to the tasting. The structure is pure and refined, carried by lovely freshness. The balance is remarkable and the finish very long. A wine of great style with a bright future ahead.
Food and wine pairings
This Pauillac will pair perfectly with a roasted rack of lamb, duck breast with porcini mushrooms, or an assortment of aged cheeses.
Serving and cellaring
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2009 will benefit from being decanted one to two hours before serving. Ideally serve at a temperature of 17-18°C.
A structured and elegant Pauillac with great aging potential
The estate
Classified as a Fifth Growth in 1855, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste spans 90 hectares, including 55 hectares planted to a single, continuous vineyard plot, located on one of the most renowned gravel rises of the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux. Owned by the Borie family since 1978, the estate is run by François-Xavier Borie, together with his daughter Émeline Borie, ensuring the continuity of demanding family stewardship and the preservation of know-how passed down from generation to generation.
The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste benefits from an outstanding terroir in Pauillac, composed of deep, coarse gravel on rises. The 55 hectares of vines are planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The average vine age is 38 years. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, with exclusively mechanical soil work and sustainable pest control.
Winemaking and aging
At Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2009, the harvest is carried out exclusively by hand. The grapes undergo double sorting on vibrating tables, before and after destemming. Vinification includes a long maceration period of around three weeks. Aging takes place in fine-grain French oak barrels, with 75% new oak, for a period of 16 to 18 months.
Grape varieties
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
