Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 'Lacoste-Borie', Pauillac, 2019 Red Wine, 75cLBy Winebuyers

Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 'Lacoste-Borie', Pauillac, 2019 is a 75cl red wine from the Bordeaux region. Unusually for Bordeaux chateaux, Grand Puy Lacoste's 90 hectares of vineyards are located in one block surrounding the 19th-century chateau on deep gravel beds. This may be because the estate has had only three owners since its creation in the mid-16th century, thus there have been few interruptions and break-ups of the land holdings. Grand Puy Lacoste has been owned and run by the Borie family since 1978, and the vineyards are located west of the town of Pauillac. With a traditional approach to winemaking, Grand Puy Lacoste has been a quiet achiever for decades and does not rest on its laurels. Continued work on improvements in vineyards and cellar has resulted in wines which are not far behind the area's First Growths – not bad for a Fifth Growth! Grand Puy Lacoste is a structured Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wine with a muscular structure wrapped in velvety and silky tannins. Patience is advised … and rewarded. This is very good Bordeaux at an agreeable price.