Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1996

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1996 is a classically structured Pauillac that shows why this estate is so highly regarded among Bordeaux collectors. Powerful yet refined, it combines deep Cabernet character, impressive concentration, and a longevity that has made the 1996 vintage especially admired. Robert Parker described it as a "modern day tour de force," praising its extraordinary richness, purity, and intensity.

Makuprofiili
In the glass, it shows an opaque purple hue, still suggesting remarkable depth and vitality for its age. The nose is intense and layered, with sweet blackberry fruit, mineral notes, and an elegant floral lift, all wrapped in subtle hints of spice and oak integration. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and seamlessly textured, with massive concentration, firm tannins, and a long, powerful finish. Despite its scale, the fruit remains vivid and expressive, giving the wine a sense of balance and freshness. It has significant aging potential, and while it is now entering a more approachable phase, it can continue to develop complexity over many years.

Viininvalmistus
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is located in Pauillac on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where gravelly soils and excellent drainage favor Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines with structure and longevity. The 1996 vintage benefited from careful vineyard work and selective harvesting to preserve ripe, healthy fruit, while vinification emphasized extraction, depth, and the preservation of purity. Aging in a substantial proportion of new oak helped shape the wine’s framework, though the fruit intensity remained so strong that the oak never dominated the final blend.

Ruoka & tarjoilu
This wine pairs beautifully with richly flavored dishes such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, and game, as well as aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C to allow the aromatics and structure to show at their best. Decanting is recommended, especially if opening now, to help the wine soften and reveal its full aromatic range.

Tuottaja
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a historic Fifth Growth estate in the Pauillac appellation, long recognized for producing some of the Left Bank’s most classic and ageworthy wines. The château has built its reputation on precision, structure, and consistency, with wines that reflect the power and finesse associated with top Bordeaux terroir. Over the years, it has earned strong critical acclaim and a loyal following among collectors seeking benchmark Pauillac expression.

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