Grand-Puy-Lacoste Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blend
| Vintage: | 1976 |
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| Description: | Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, one of the oldest properties in the Medoc, has a long history dating back to the 16th century. It was under ownership of a single family for generations, until sold by the Lacoste family in 1920 and finally acquired by the Borie family in 1978. The name Grand-Puy comes from the ancient term "puy" which means "hillock, small height". True to its name, the vineyard of Grand-Puy-Lacoste sits on outcrops that rise to around 20 meters above sea level. Long before the 1855 Classification, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste's reputation was recognized for quality. In 1776, Saint Guirons & Lacoste (its name at that time) was ranked fifth in a classification of Pauillac estates by the King's Intendant in Aquitaine, Dupre de Saint-Maur. The estate's reputation for quality grew and the Bordeaux Classification made the "fifth growth" ranking official, placing it among the "elite" of Bordeaux wines. Since 1978, Francois-Xavier Borie has guided Grand-Puy-Lacoste's fortunes. Major investments were made and restorations and renovations were undertaken. 58 hectares of the estate's 90 hectares are planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Today, with the help of his eldest daughter, Emeline, Francois-Xavier Borie has raised Grand-Puy-Lacoste to the level of a "great Pauillac" and ensures that it maintains that status. Among Pauillac wines, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is considered "a great classic", capable of aligning its consistent character with the spirit of each vintage. |
| Price: | $ 124.94 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from The San Francisco Wine Trading Company
| Address: |
250 Taraval St. San Francisco, CA 94116 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-681-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 415-731-6222 |
| Fax: | 415-731-0155 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 29, 2024.
