Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
G P Lacoste
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; long maceration (~3 weeks); fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈75% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep garnet with aromas of cassis, black cherry, graphite, cedar, tobacco and menthol. Medium-full-bodied with fine-grained, firm tannins, balanced acidity, a savory mineral core and a long, tobacco-laced finish. Excellent ageing potential.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast or grilled beef, lamb, game, hard cheeses; western: roast ribeye, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef rendang, braised beef with soy/ginger, mushroom stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, a 5ème Cru Classé (1855) in Pauillac, owned by the Borie family since 1978; ~58 ha of vines, classic gravel terroir.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 95; Decanter 95; Jeb Dunnuck 95-96; Wine Advocate ~93; James Suckling 94