2016 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a historic fifth-growth estate in Pauillac that has been under the consistent management of the Borie family since they acquired the property in 1978. The vineyards are planted in deep, gravel-rich soils that define the local terroir, and the wine is made from a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot. On the palate, this wine offers focused notes of blackcurrant, graphite, and tobacco, supported by a dense, fine-grained tannic structure. The 2016 vintage provided a precise, balanced growing season that resulted in a wine with significant energy and classic regional character. This bottle is built for the cellar and will reward those who allow it more time to mature, though it already shows impressive depth and persistence.