Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 5e cru classé Pauillac - Half 2023
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 5e cru classé Pauillac - Half 2023 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Mitolo · South Australia | £33.79 | |||
| Michael David Winery Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Michael David Winery · California | £35.41 | |||
| DeLille Cellars Metier Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 DeLille Cellars · Washington | £33.53 | |||
| TerraNoble Lahuen Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018 TerraNoble · Colchagua Valley | £33.50 |
So often 'Gentleman's Claret', this year you'll find a svelte, trimmed wine with lovely curranty notes on the nose, some cedar even, then very swish in the mouth, poised and elegant with layers of fruit and spice. Refined and easy while long in the finish, it has perfect oak and a fluid, fresh feel. Emmeline Borie was very pleased with it, rather more so than with her builders who have started on a new winery but are taxing her patience. It will be wonderful for your next visit, she said, adding, hopefully next year! No need to wait until then for a brilliant wine, however. Buy the 2023. 5-15 years.