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Château Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2012
Vintage Character
Château Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2012, a fifth growth from Pauillac, reflects a season that changed direction sharply. A difficult, wet first half was followed by a much drier summer in the Médoc, making patient ripening particularly important for Cabernet Sauvignon. At this estate, picking ran from 3 to 16 October. The final blend contains 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, combining a firm Cabernet framework with a rounder middle. This is a late-harvested expression of 2012, with ripe black fruit supported by freshness rather than an impression of heavy sweetness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Blackcurrant and darker berry aromas lead, with spice providing definition around the fruit. The palate brings together density and supple, rounded tannins, while a fresh line keeps the finish clear and persistent. Oak contributes a savoury frame rather than replacing the wine's fruit. Roast lamb with rosemary would echo its herbal edges; beef with mushrooms would suit its depth; aged Comté offers a quieter alternative. For an older bottle, begin by tasting a small pour before deciding how much air it needs, since storage and bottle condition influence how its mature character unfolds.
Winery Background
François-Xavier Borie's estate places considerable emphasis on careful vineyard and cellar selection. Mechanical soil cultivation and restrained spraying are part of its stated approach, while the fruit is harvested entirely by hand. Grapes pass through two selections, before and after destemming, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. French oak maturation, with a substantial new-barrel proportion, helps shape the tannins. These choices explain the wine's combination of Cabernet definition, a polished texture and an unmistakably Pauillac identity.
Château Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2012, a fifth growth from Pauillac, reflects a season that changed direction sharply. A difficult, wet first half was followed by a much drier summer in the Médoc, making patient ripening particularly important for Cabernet Sauvignon. At this estate, picking ran from 3 to 16 October. The final blend contains 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, combining a firm Cabernet framework with a rounder middle. This is a late-harvested expression of 2012, with ripe black fruit supported by freshness rather than an impression of heavy sweetness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Blackcurrant and darker berry aromas lead, with spice providing definition around the fruit. The palate brings together density and supple, rounded tannins, while a fresh line keeps the finish clear and persistent. Oak contributes a savoury frame rather than replacing the wine's fruit. Roast lamb with rosemary would echo its herbal edges; beef with mushrooms would suit its depth; aged Comté offers a quieter alternative. For an older bottle, begin by tasting a small pour before deciding how much air it needs, since storage and bottle condition influence how its mature character unfolds.
Winery Background
François-Xavier Borie's estate places considerable emphasis on careful vineyard and cellar selection. Mechanical soil cultivation and restrained spraying are part of its stated approach, while the fruit is harvested entirely by hand. Grapes pass through two selections, before and after destemming, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. French oak maturation, with a substantial new-barrel proportion, helps shape the tannins. These choices explain the wine's combination of Cabernet definition, a polished texture and an unmistakably Pauillac identity.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Grand Puy Lacoste
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
WinemakerChristel Spinner, Philippe Gouze
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 91, VN 96, JS 93, WS 93
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionPauillac
Alcohol Level13.5
Classification (Ranking)5th Growth
Format750ml
Prices
Wine Buff
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$522
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