5th-growth, Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste describes 2020 as a more “classical in style” than 2018 and 2019, where, instead of the flamboyance evident in the preceding two vintages, here we’re back to classical lines, structure and finesse. The great Pauillac estate’s second label is ever-charming with plenty of beautifully pitched, fragrant sweet red fruit. Classic, correct, and with enough weight to promise much pleasurable, early drinking. Mr.Wheeler Tasting Note
2020 La Dame de Montrose, Saint-Estephe 6x75cl £175 / Case£18.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 6x75cl £720 / Case£18.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Lacoste-Borie, Pauillac 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
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