{"product_id":"chateau-grand-puy-lacoste-1995","title":"Château Grand Puy Lacoste 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"398d9c28-7079-41b7-99ba-65278d450bc6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eChâteau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Grand-Puy-Lacoste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauillac, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinquième Cru Classé (Fifth Growth, 1855)\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc\u003cbr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010–2040+ | \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fqpvuy\" data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eChâteau Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of Pauillac's most consistently admired estates, renowned for producing classically styled Bordeaux that offer outstanding value and exceptional ageing potential. The 1995 vintage marked a return to excellence in Bordeaux, yielding structured, long-lived wines that have matured gracefully over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eNow at an outstanding stage of development, the 1995 Grand-Puy-Lacoste beautifully captures the essence of mature Pauillac. It combines the appellation's hallmark cassis fruit and graphite character with evolved notes of cedar, tobacco, and spice. Elegant yet authoritative, it is a compelling example of traditional Left Bank Bordeaux at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1857nbr\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex aromas of blackcurrant, dried cherry, cedar, cigar box, graphite, and leather, complemented by hints of forest floor and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with refined, well-integrated tannins. Layers of cassis, plum, and savoury tobacco notes are supported by vibrant acidity and classic Pauillac structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent, with lingering cedar, mineral nuances, and mature fruit complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j3lacs\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eOwned by the Borie family, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste has built a reputation for producing some of Pauillac's most reliable and age-worthy wines. The estate's gravel-rich vineyards and traditional winemaking philosophy result in wines celebrated for their purity, balance, and unmistakable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13z8f5d\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels (around 70–75% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12.5–13% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking superbly now with decanting; capable of further graceful evolution through 2040+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ti1y5t\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e– Roast lamb with rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e– Rib of beef\u003cbr data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e– Venison and game dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e– Mushroom-based recipes\u003cbr data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e– Mature hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54086732349773,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0383_ec790ed3-763f-4428-8ecd-4f6cc01e4f03.jpg?v=1781615033","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-grand-puy-lacoste-1995","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}