Grand Puy Lacoste - Pauillac 2022
The history of Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fascinating as it is a timeless family saga that traces its roots back to the 16th century. The name 'Grand-Puy' is derived from the ancient term 'puy,' signifying a 'hillock' or 'small height.' True to its namesake, the vineyard occupies elevated outcrops, boasting a terroir akin to that of the Médoc's premier growths.
In 1978 it became associated with the esteemed Borie family. François-Xavier Borie, the current owner, has played a pivotal role in orchestrating a magnificent renaissance for this Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac. He initiated a comprehensive revitalization effort that encompassed the entire estate. His substantial investments and relentless commitment to enhancing Grand-Puy-Lacoste have consistently elevated the quality of its wines, artfully capturing the finesse of its exceptional Pauillac terroir.
For the 2022 En-Primeur release, in addition to the existing formats, Domaines François-Xavier Borie offer "The Case Variation": this wooden case has an equivalent volume to 12 bottles (or 9 litres) arranged as follows: 1 Double Magnum, 2 Magnums, and 4 bottles. This variation in bottle sizes offers any wine lovers the opportunity to compare the evolution of the wine over time through different formats.
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The 2022 vintage - a vintage full of surprises!Our wine is a deep bright and intense red/purple colour. The bouquet is of flowers, violets in particular, spicy and with very ripe fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. It is completed by a fresh minerality and a note of graphite.
On the palate, there’s a crescendo of flavours, smooth, dense and complex.This 2022 has fine balance, notable freshness and a long finish sustained by powerful but melted tannins. Once again, this remarkable vintage allows Grand-Puy-Lacoste to demonstrate the capacity of our terroir to summon from our vines grapes with richness, complexity and elegance.
This vintage is unique, impossible at the moment to compare with any other! The combination of the ripeness of the fruit and the freshness on the palate makes it a wine of real stature and great longevity.