G P Lacoste Pauillac 5eme Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
G P Lacoste
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (20%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2013: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 90–92+, Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 90, Wine Spectator ~90, James Suckling 91, Decanter 90+. Sources: Vinous, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, James Suckling, Decanter, The Wine Society

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pauillac: blackcurrant and blackberry with wild strawberry notes, graphite and cedar, brambly yet refined tannins, tobacco and light charcoal on the finish; fresh, mineral-driven and classically Pauillac.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, rib‑eye or beef brisket, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs with soy/ginger.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with gentle extraction; matured ~16–18 months in oak, c.75% new oak; low yields and careful sorting (reported ~31 hl/ha for 2013).

Vineyard Info
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (Borie family) — ~55 ha on gravelly 'puy' in Bages, Pauillac. Owned by the Borie family since 1978; vines average ~35–38 years.