Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2008
Country
France
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Bordeaux, Bordeaux - Pauillac
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2008 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
High
High
High
2008 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
The 2008 Grand-Puy-Lacoste presents an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers blackberries aromas dominated by the cassis. In the mouth, this wine has a great aromatic attack with a lot of texture and fruits. Its breed is evident in the splendid length of the finish. Its shows already great balance and style, but it will need time to age to express all its charm.
Profile
Grape Blended
75% Cabernet Sauvignon - 20% Merlot - 5% Cabernet Franc
Palate
this wine has a great aromatic attack with a lot of texture and fruits.
Colour
dark and very intense, ruby colour
Aroma
it offers blackberries aromas dominated by the cassis.
Palate
this wine has a great aromatic attack with a lot of texture and fruits.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Hard Cheese
Product details
Tasting notes
The 2008 Grand-Puy-Lacoste presents an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers blackberries aromas dominated by the cassis. In the mouth, this wine has a great aromatic attack with a lot of texture and fruits. Its breed is evident in the splendid length of the finish. Its shows already great balance and style, but it will need time to age to express all its charm.
Total vineyard surface
90 hectares around the Château
Vineyard surface under production
55 hectares in one block around the Château
Average age of the vines
38 years old
Soil - Terroir
Very deep coarse gravel
Vineyard grape varieties
75% Cabernet Sauvignon - 20% Merlot - 5% Cabernet Franc
