Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2016 Pauillac

Château Grand Puy Lacoste

鮮やかな酸と緻密なタンニンの2016年。

2016年はボルドー左岸の歴史的な年で、凝縮感と酸、タンニンのバランスに優れています。カシスやブラックベリーの純度の高い果実香に、シダー、黒鉛、葉巻、スミレ、スパイスの繊細なニュアンス。鮮やかな酸と緻密なタンニンが豊かな果実味を支え、口当たりは力強くも精巧。凝縮感がありながら重たくならず、端正な骨格と伸びやかな余韻が印象に残ります。若いうちの気高さと長期熟成、その双方を見据えられる一本です。

Item code

C16R3971

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

Red

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Pauillac (Fifth Growth of Médoc)

Vintage

2016

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Merlot 21%

Alcohol

13.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Recommended glass

Bordeaux glass (tall, generous bowl)

Tasting note

2016 was one of the historic great vintages on Bordeaux's Left Bank, a year in which the Cabernet Sauvignon achieved particular perfection. The vintage is characterized by an exceptional balance of concentration, acidity, and tannins, possessing the classic Pauillac tension and longevity. At the same time, the fruit purity is high, and the wine is remarkably complete, allowing for sophisticated enjoyment even in its youth.

Food pairing

Roasted Ezo Venison Loin with Red Wine Sauce Char-grilled T-Bone Steak Beef Cheek Braised in Red Wine with Black Truffle

Winemaking & technical data

Soil: Deep gravel (Graves)
Average age of vines: Approximately 38 years
Harvest period: September 28 to October 13, 2016
Harvest method: Hand-picked
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, parcel by parcel
Maceration: Approximately 3 weeks
Aging: 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels
New oak ratio: Approximately 75%

Scores & awards

James Suckling 97 pts　/　Vinous 97 pts