G P Lacoste Pauillac 5eme Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
G P Lacoste
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 95; Wine Spectator ~93; Decanter 94

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, graphite and sweet spice. Medium‑full body with silky yet firm tannins, minerally core and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or fillet steak, braised short ribs, game (venison), aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi/Korean BBQ, Szechuan or Cantonese beef dishes, rich teriyaki preparations.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermented in temperature‑controlled stainless steel vats; matured ~18 months in oak barrels (≈50% new); estate‑bottled.

Vineyard Info
Château Grand‑Puy‑Lacoste is a 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac estate (Borie family ownership), ~90 ha on deep gravel over limestone; long history in the Médoc and consistent quality since the 1855 classification.