Lacoste-Borie 2020

Grand-Puy-Lacoste presents a structured and delicious Second Wine from Pauillac

The estate

Located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux, the Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste took its current form in 1855, although it was built as early as the 16th century. The vineyard was marked by the passage of Raymond Dupin from 1930 to 1978. He then sold the property to the Borie family in 1978 who have since carried out numerous renovations. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is today one of the most representative crus of the Pauillac appellation.

Lacoste-Borie is the Second Wine of the estate.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste represents 90 hectares of vines planted on deep gravelly hills within the Pauillac appellation. 60 hectares are planted in one piece. The vines are on average 38 years old.

The vintage

A very wet and mild winter promotes both the restoration of water reserves and the early bud break of the vine, which begins at the same time as the lockdown in France. If a snowfall is recorded on March 30, the mild conditions of spring allow the vine to develop under good conditions despite alternating rain, requiring rigorous attention from the château's teams to fight against diseases. From mid-June, dry and hot conditions set in until the weekend of August 12, marked by significant rain episodes that were beneficial for the vineyard. The alternation of hot days and cool nights in August is ideal for ensuring the good maturity of the grapes and achieving a significant tannic richness. The harvest begins on September 14 with high temperatures. The grapes are healthy, concentrated, aromatic and present well-ripened tannins.

Blend

Lacoste-Borie 2020 is made from a blend of cabernet sauvignon (56%), merlot (30%), cabernet franc (14%).