Lacoste-Borie 2016

Crisp, fruity, fine-grained tannins, excellently made.

This is a beautifully fresh wine with lovely, juicy black cassis flavours. The day–night temperature changes of up to 20 degrees centigrade made a huge difference to the quality of the tannins, and GPL has some of the steepest slopes and best-draining soils in Pauillac to cope with the wet early season (although this also meant some blockage of young vines during the drought). Overall they have produced a plush, easy-drinking wine that offers great pleasure. 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, with a yield of 50 hl/ha.

The 2016 from Lacoste-Borie has come together nicely during its élevage. Medium-bodied, with lovely aromatic nuance, the 2016 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Sweet tobacco, menthol, cedar and herbs add lovely aromatic complexity throughout. Drink it over the next few years.

Forward in style, there are spicy cassis aromas, soft, round textures and a sweet, fruity mid-palate, making this an easy-drinking, delicious and uncomplicated wine.

Dark ruby, purple reflections and faint brightening on the rim. Inviting bouquet with fine notes of black cherry, dark berry conserve and liquorice. Juicy and elegant with delicate nougat, fine, integrated tannins and a chocolaty touch on the finish. Already showing maturity, but has plenty of ageing potential.

(61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 50 hl/ha) Floral, subtly green, sweet bouquet, red cassis, red cherries, young wood. Slender, finely structured palate with delicate fruit, sandy tannins, sweet aromatics, light finish. 16/20 2021 - 2030

The second wine of Grand Puy Lacoste in a brilliant vintage like 2016 is always worth looking out for. This doesn't disappoint, with its pllp black frits and its Pauillac pencil-lead and slate character. 45% new oak, 50 hl/ha yield.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lacoste-Borie wafts out of the glass with notions of juicy black plums, kirsch, and raspberry leaves, plus suggestions of tar and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate delivers a great core of fresh black berry flavors with chewy tannins and an earthy finish.

Fruity wine with a soft, mellow, pleasant palate. Medium body and length.