Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2016, Pauillac 5° Grand Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 94+
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2016
Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Fifth Grand Cru Classé 1855
Ownership: Miailhe family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (majority), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage, marked by a hot, dry summer followed by a mild, sunny autumn, enabled the grapes to ripen excellently on the gravelly terroir of Pauillac. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste produces a powerful, structured and elegant wine, true to the typicity of this grand cru classé.
Tasting
Colour: Deep, intense red with purple highlights.
Nose: Complex and concentrated. Aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), spicy notes (pepper, liquorice), woody nuances (cedar, tobacco) and discreet floral touches.
Palate: Full, silky attack. Firm but well-defined tannins. Dense, rich mid-palate with intense fruit and lovely freshness. Long, persistent finish, marked by spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 94/100
- Vinous: 93/100
- James Suckling: 94/100
Suggested pairings
Ideal with grilled or roasted red meats (rib of beef, tenderloin), roast lamb, roast poultry (guinea fowl, duck) and rich sauce dishes (daube, civet). It also goes well with mature hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan) or slightly blue-veined cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Merlot 21% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, BP 82, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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