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Grand Puy Lacoste 2008
HED37169
75cl
13.5%
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Situated in Pauillac, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a prestigious Fifth Growth estate owned by the Borie family. The 2008 vintage of its grand vin is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 2nd to 14th October. The nose is beautifully scented, dominated by aromas of blackberries and cassis. The palate is fruit-forward, with a refined texture and persistent finish. Another success from this brilliant château.
The 2008 Grand Puy Lacoste has a very expressive bouquet with blackberry, cedar and graphite notes, quintessentially Pauillac, building in intensity all the time in the glass but remaining correct. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin on the entry, more red fruit here than black, good density with a fine bead of acidity. This all leads to a cohesive finish that might be more forward than I expected or would have liked. It is a fine GPL albeit one that feels conservative and does not reach for the stars like other vintages under Xavier Borie. (Tasted at BI Wine & Spirit’s annual 10-Year On tasting.) - Neil Martin
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