In the constellation of great Bordeaux, Lacoste-Borie 2023 occupies a privileged place as a second wine that confidently reflects the Pauillac signature. Made from the estate's young vines and aged with the same attentive care as the grand vin, it offers a clear reading of the terroir: precise, vibrant and immediately pleasing. Its purpose is straightforward, to present an authentic Pauillac experience with a more welcoming expression in its youth. For the enthusiast seeking a firm yet polished palate, aromas of dark fruit nuanced by discreet wood notes, and a length evoking graphite, this cuvée holds its rank with disarming ease. It is a gastronomic wine, able to pair with prime cuts of meat as well as traditional recipes, and to accompany long conversations and refined dinners without ever overpowering them. An exceptional creation that elevates the everyday to reveal the French art of living, in a register of uprightness and balance.

Assemblage et vinification

Lacoste-Borie 2023 is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, built harmoniously to favour fruit expression and structure on the palate. The 2023 vintage, worked with meticulous selection, delivers a chiselled, decisive profile. The blend is composed of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon for the backbone, 33% Merlot for the succulent mid-palate and 11% Cabernet Franc for floral nuance and verticality. The final yield is 48 hl/ha, a sign of measured ripeness and appropriate concentration, while the alcohol level reaches 13,2%, ensuring freshness and balance. Sourced from the estate's young vines, it benefits from the same care as the grand vin, from precise extraction to delicate élevage, preserving fruit brightness, polishing the tannic frame and delivering a fine texture without excess. Every step is guided by restraint, favouring purity of material and a faithful expression of Pauillac.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Deep purple with ruby highlights, bright and profound, revealing controlled density and lively energy.
• Nose : Cassis and blackberry perfumes, lifted by violet, bay leaf and delicate cedar. Evocations of graphite and cocoa nib add a noble Médoc dimension.
• Palate : Clean, sapid attack on dark fruits, a precise mid-palate structured by fine, silky-grained tannins. Freshness stretches the wine toward a long, upright finish marked by chalky accents and a hint of blond tobacco.

Service temperature and advice

Serve Lacoste-Borie 2023 between 16 and 18°C, in Bordeaux-style wine glasses to amplify its bouquet and soften its tannic texture. Measured decanting allows the wine to open up, reveal spicy nuances and gain breadth without losing precision. Store bottles away from temperature fluctuations, lying down, to preserve fruit freshness. This cuvée, already inviting in its youth, will gain complexity over the years, developing spicier notes and an even more velvety texture.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : fine charcuterie, Comté gougères, duck rillettes served on lightly toasted country bread.
• Starters : country terrine, poached eggs in red wine (œufs meurette), hand-cut beef tartare with fresh herbs.
• Main courses : grilled rib steak, herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast duck with mild spices, slow-braised beef cheek.
• Cheeses : mountain tomme, aged Comté, mature mimolette, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened chocolate desserts, spice-poached pear, moderately sweet chocolate biscuit.

Tasting occasions

Lacoste-Borie 2023 is the attentive companion for moments where cooking, conversation and table harmony meet a shared standard of taste.

• A family gastronomic dinner where authentic recipes elevate the terroir's expression.
• An evening with fellow enthusiasts devoted to Médoc classics, played for precision and structure.
• A gift for a connoisseur celebrating Bordeaux tradition with tact and modernity.

Specifications

• Name : Lacoste-Borie 2023
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Type : Red wine, second wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Merlot 33%, Cabernet Franc 11%
• Alcohol : 13,2%
• Yield : 48 hl/ha
• Origin : Bordeaux, Médoc, France
• Second wine of : Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
• Serving temperature : 16 to 18°C