Lacoste Borie - Pauillac 2023

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Lacoste-Borie has a little more clarity than I noticed from barrel, well-defined with blackberry and bilberry fruit, an underlying marine influence surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry. Quite strict, focused but perhaps just missing a little nuance on the finish, though that manifests with later tastings.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

Spiced berries, cassis and citrus on the nose. Medium-bodied, with bright fruit and fine-grained tannins. Slightly gritty yet nuanced in the open-textured finish. A blend of 56% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 11% cabernet franc. Drink from 2026.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Das Bouquet von Lacoste-Borie offenbart sein Terroir, seine Identität mit klassischen Nuancen von schwarzen Beeren und Graphit. Der Wein ist köstlich im Auftakt und verfügt über kräftige, aber nicht aufdringliche oder dominante Tannine. Sie bieten ein gutes Fundament und stellen die Verbindung zur Säurestruktur her. Ein kerniger Wein, der über alle Komponenten verfügt, die für eine längere Zeit im Weinkeller erforderlich sind, aber auch jung genossen werden kann.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

First made in 1982, the 2023 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Lacoste-Borie is the second wine of Château Grand-Puy Lacoste and is based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc, harvested from September 11 to the 28th. It boasts a healthy purple hue as well as juicy notes of ripe black cherries, currants, violets, spring flowers, and a kiss of graphite. Medium-bodied, upfront, and charming, it has the bright acidity of the vintage, a pure, juicy style, and a good finish.

The Drinks Business

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byColin Haythe5/7/2024

Lacoste Borie (Pauillac; 56% Cabernet Sauvignon; 33% Merlot; 11% Cabernet Franc; a final yield of 48 hl/ha; 13.2% alcohol; tasted with Emeline Borie at Grand-Puy Lacoste). Bright, crisp and fresh, this provides a pleasingly representative and authentic introduction to the grand vin. Lots of cassis and blackberry fruits, a little wild herbal note too. Some redcurrant too, with additional acidity than implies. Cool, hyper-fresh but with enough substance that this always stays sapid and juicy and never either becomes or threatens to become astringent. Very well-balanced. 

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Vibrant red fruits, cedar, tobacco, and herbs open the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, crisp, bright, and forward, with a charming, spicy red currant finish. The wine blends 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2026-2036.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Medium intensity ruby red, good grip and slightly old schol tannins, but this has real charm and juice, savoury and easy to drink, good Pauillac typicity. 42% new oak (reduced down from 50% over last few years).

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Lacoste-Borie is a soft, supple second wine to drink on release, while its fruity, open-knit personality is on display. Succulent red cherry, spice and rose petal are nicely pushed forward. Lovely aromatics from the Franc linger.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Lacoste-Borie was picked September 11 to 28 at 48hL/ha. It bursts with red fruit on the nose—raspberry and wild strawberry—forward and quite generous in keeping with the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins on the entry. Moderately deep, it tapers slightly toward the graphite-infused finish. This Deuxième Vin has an easy-drinking sensibility and should be broached over the next decade.

Wine Advocate

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byWilliam Kelleythe4/26/2024

Charming and succulent, the 2023 Lacoste-Borie bursts with pretty aromas of dark berries, petals and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's fleshy and fragrant, exhibiting excellent purity of fruit. This delicious blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc will offer a broad drinking window.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

This is so bright and vibrant with plenty of fruit. Very pure and lively. Medium-bodied with a supple, silky mouthfeel. Already delicious. Second wine of Grand-Puy-Lacoste. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 11% cabernet franc.

Vertdevin

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byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024