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Chateau
Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Pauillac
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Location:
Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste is located just north of the
road that joins Pauillac to Saint-Laurent-et-Benon. (Appellation
Pauillac Controlée).
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Classification:
Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste was classified as a
Fifth Growth in the Classification
of 1855.
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Vineyards
and Grape varieties: 124 acres of the 222 acres on the estate
are under vines and producing 8,000-14,000 cases. Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste
has the vineyards planted with 75%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 25%
Merlot
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History:
Grand-Puy-Lacoste dates back as early as 1743 when it was known
to be surrounded by a few rows of vines. lawyers and parliamentarians
succeeded one another at the had of what was one of the first
vineyards to develop.
In
1978, Raymond Dupin, who had a reputation of being one of Bordeaux's
greatest gourmets, sold the Chateau to Jean-Eugene Borie, owner
of Ducru-Beaucaillou.
The Chateau has been run since then by Jean-Eugene's son Xavier.
Xavier began a remodeling program which completely modernized
the ancient and dilapidated cellars. The resurgence of Grand-Puy-Lacoste
to the forefront of leading Pauillacs expected to take several
years was immediately apparent with Xavier's first vintage at
the Chateau.
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Vinification
and aging: The traditional vinification is carried
out in oak vats followed by aging in new or nearly new barrels.
Time spent in barrels is 18 to 20 months.
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Style:
A concentrated wine of good color, Grand-Puy-Lacoste has enjoyed
a solid reputation for big, durable full-bodied Pauillacs.
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Food:
Ideal with beef, roast veal and lamb dishes.
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