Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1998

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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1998

Producer: Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste | Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Vintage: 1998 | Classification: 5ème Cru Classé (Fifth Growth, 1855)
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2005–2035 | Aging Potential: 35+ years

The Wine

The 1998 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a classic Pauillac, combining structure, depth, and refinement. While 1998 was a Right Bank–dominated vintage, Pauillac estates like Grand-Puy-Lacoste produced wines of character and longevity, marked by ripe Cabernet Sauvignon and firm tannins. Now reaching maturity, this vintage shows the estate’s hallmark elegance and Pauillac typicity.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Mature with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, leather, tobacco, and earthy truffle.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, offering layers of cassis, blackberry, and plum alongside savoury notes of graphite, spice, and forest floor. The tannins have softened into a fine, silky texture.

Finish: Long and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, cedar, and savoury mineral complexity.

Producer Details

With a history dating back to the 16th century, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of Pauillac’s most admired Fifth Growths. Owned by the Borie family since 1978, the estate has built a reputation for producing elegant, classically structured wines that rival higher-classed neighbours in quality and consistency.

Wine Details

Vinification: Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; aged in French oak barrels (about 50% new) for 16–18 months
Alcohol Content: ~13% ABV
Cellaring: Drinking beautifully now, with peak maturity between 2010–2030, but capable of holding further

Food Pairing Suggestions

Superb with roast lamb, ribeye steak, venison, or aged Comté cheese.