2023 Lacoste-Borie, Pauillac

This is so bright and vibrant with plenty of fruit. Very pure and lively. Medium-bodied with a supple, silky mouthfeel. Already delicious. Second wine of Grand-Puy-Lacoste. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 11% cabernet franc.

Charming and succulent, the 2023 Lacoste-Borie bursts with pretty aromas of dark berries, petals and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's fleshy and fragrant, exhibiting excellent purity of fruit. This delicious blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc will offer a broad drinking window.

The 2023 Lacoste-Borie was picked September 11 to 28 at 48hL/ha. It bursts with red fruit on the nose—raspberry and wild strawberry—forward and quite generous in keeping with the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins on the entry. Moderately deep it tapers slightly toward the graphite-infused finish. This Deuxième Vin has an easy-drinking sensibility and should be broached over the next decade.

The 2023 Lacoste-Borie is a soft supple second wine to drink on release while its fruity open-knit personality is on display. Succulent red cherry spice and rose petal are nicely pushed forward. Lovely aromatics from the Franc linger. 2025-2033

56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample . Round, fresh and seemingly relatively open. Crunchy fruit and fine tannins. Plenty of energy. Appealing now but should keep a while. (JL)