G P Lacoste Pauillac 5eme Cru 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
G P Lacoste
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
General scores for the 2012 vintage: Vinous/Neal Martin ~94; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Enthusiast 93-94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; widely praised as a top Pauillac of 2012

Tasting Note
Dense black-currant and blackberry fruit with graphite, cedar, tobacco and savory spice. Firm, grainy tannins give structure; elegant, mineral-driven finish with a saline/Pauillac lift.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheese. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu, braised beef noodle soups.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, élevage in ~75% new oak barrels (c.18 months); traditional Bordeaux blending and ageing.

Vineyard Info
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (G P Lacoste) is a historic Pauillac fifth growth owned by the Borie family since the 1920s; ~55ha of gravelly terroir producing classic Left Bank Cabernet-led wines.