Dry White Bordeaux — 2 years ago
Smooth, makes you want to drink more. — 3 years ago
One of the better older Bordeaux I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely at peak with so many layers. It outshined an ‘03 Grand Puy Lacoste (which showed thin), ‘03 Montelena (sadly corked), and an ‘03 BV Georges de LaTour (rich/sweet).
Absolutely on fire from pop, this 20yr old left bank Bordeaux showed none of the overripe/too hot characteristics of the vintage. Deep purple/black in the glass with no bricking. Full-bodied. Mocha, truffle, roasted blackberries and raspberries, graphite on the nose. Ripe (but not overly so) dark berries, plum, cassis with vanilla pipe tobacco and even some iron. Still a good bit of tannin on the finish. This shows as a “modern” style due to the warmth, but balanced. Wish I had more. Pop the corks and enjoy! — 2 months ago
Fun wine. Bright fruit, intense cherry and violet; would’ve thought this was from west coast USA. — 8 months ago
With cassoulet — 3 years ago
The 2009 Lacoste-Borie is drinking beautifully. Open for business on the nose, it offers earthy, red berry fruit laced with cedar and subtle earthy tones. The palate is well balanced with fine-grained tannins, classic in style, yet the precocity of the growing season lends it a sense of rondeur towards the finish. Nothing amazingly complex - just a delicious Pauillac. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, January 2023) — 4 months ago
Bright tropical fruit 🥭 🍍 — 6 months ago
It’s still a Grand Puy Lacoste... — 2 years ago
Nathan Renfro
Kiawah. Red fruit focus, earthy. Smooth and velvety tannins. Medium light bodied. Very easy mellow drinking. Enjoyable. — 5 days ago