Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a Fifth Growth in Pauillac with a reputation far above its formal ranking. The Borie family has long pursued a classical house style centred on Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines of cassis, cedar, graphite and tobacco with firm, straight-backed tannins. Grand-Puy-Lacoste is rarely flashy, and that is part of its charm. It appeals to drinkers who want Pauillac definition and ageing capacity without unnecessary embellishment.