Following in the footsteps of the Médoc’s great names, Lacoste-Borie 2022 reads like an ode to the Pauillac style, delivering a clear expression of the terroir and an emphasis on immediate pleasure. This second wine showcases the nobility of Bordeaux cabernet softened by a supple mouthfeel, resulting in a precise, vibrant and generous whole. Crafted to offer the fruit’s brightness and a neatly held structure without delay, it meets the expectations of lovers of balance, length and gastronomy. On the palate, its profile marries the uprightness of a classic with an enveloping texture, evoking lace and silk, where every detail tells of a pursuit of finesse. For a convivial table as much as for an elegant reception, this Pauillac performs a score where the wine’s flesh, freshness and extended finish compose a moment of pure harmony, like a musical movement designed for emotion and duration.

Blend and winemaking

Born of inherited know-how and a rigorous reading of the parcels, Lacoste-Borie 2022 highlights the cabernet’s structure and the merlot’s creaminess, with a subtle aromatic lift from the supporting varieties. The harvest, carefully sorted, yields juices of great clarity. The winemaking, attentive to the vintage’s rhythm, favors measured extraction to preserve the fruit’s brightness, the tannins’ finesse and the overall freshness. The aging is precise, relying on oak carefully selected to support, without masking, the appellation’s character. The result is a wine with a clear profile, both ample and controlled, where the material melts into a polished texture. Nothing is left to chance, from the bouquet’s expression to the tactile sensation in the mouth, delivering a Pauillac that is immediately appealing and marked by the restraint associated with great tables and patiently built cellars.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Deep ruby with shimmering highlights, clear and dense, announcing ripe, well-defined substance.
• Nose : An expressive bouquet combining plump black and red fruits, bay berry nuances, a graphite hint, and a subtle echo of sweet spices that brings relief and complexity.
• Palate : Supple attack then a rising power, silky yet structured tannins, precise and sapid juices. The mid-palate stretches along a straight line, supported by well-judged freshness, with a long, noble and persistent finish.

Serving temperature and advice

This Pauillac reveals its character fully when served slightly cool, in large glasses that enhance the aromas and the wine’s movement. Prior aeration in a carafe allows the material to open up, develop its aromatic dimension and gain tactile suppleness. In a home cellar as in a dedicated cellar, favor calm and steady conditions to preserve the bouquet’s integrity and the clarity of the colour. Lacoste-Borie 2022 is already very enjoyable, and can also evolve calmly over a few years, refining its tannic weave and deepening its spice notes. At the table, it expresses itself naturally and without artifice, pairing with seasonal cooking as well as signature dishes of inspired gastronomy.

Food pairings

• Bold aperitifs : delicate terrines, game rillettes, gougères and puff pastries with porcini to underline the fruit’s depth.
• Starters : aged beef carpaccio, herb tartare, roasted vegetables with smoky notes, whose candied sweetness responds to the wine’s framework.
• Mains : roast lamb with pan jus, seared rib steak with reduced jus, delicately glazed squab, dishes that showcase the controlled density and length.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, sheep’s-milk tomme, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, favouring maturity and texture to converse with the polished tannins.
• Cocoa-tinged desserts : lightly sweetened chocolate biscuit, discreet praline, where noble bitterness dialogues with the wine’s energy.

Tasting occasions

Lacoste-Borie 2022 is the sought-after companion :

• For an intimate dinner where conversation and precise culinary gestures come together in the same movement.
• At a Sunday lunch that celebrates the sincerity of ingredients, from market to stove, with generosity and restraint.
• As a thoughtful gift for a close Bordeaux enthusiast, a guarantee of good taste and a pleasing tasting experience.

Characteristics

• Name : Lacoste-Borie 2022
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Type : Red wine, second wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Style : precise structure, clean fruit, polished tannins
• Aging : supported by selected oak to preserve the wine’s character
• Service : at cellar temperature, decanting recommended
• Pairings : roasted meats, seasonal cuisine, matured cheeses
• Universe : Fine wines, French art of living
• Reference : CAV-VROUGE-CH-LACOSTE-BORIE-2022