2015 Château Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged in french oak barrels (70% new) for 16 18 months offering subtle oak notes and softening the tannins. The vines were 38 years old at harvest and planted on very deep course gravel. This vintage has evolved wonderfully with aging, developing complex and pleasing flavors. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The history of Grand Puy Lacoste is fascinating in many ways. It is a family saga going

Over a handful of generations the Company was managed by several representatives of the Kopke family and gets an excellent reputation for its wines

then kept under controlled temperature (17°C) for 3 or 4 weeks

but also retain the elegance so characteristic of only the best Burgundies

the winery gained international acclaim under Elio Altare’s leadership for introducing shorter macerations and French barrique aging

along with some white viura and malvasia

The wine offers a vibrant aromatic profile—fresh-picked berries

with Julien being Mathieu's main source for high quality Auxerrois (aka Malbec

Francesca and Isidoro

Emmitt-Scorsone Winegrowers is a partnership between winemakers Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone

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Other projects will see the light of day in the coming years

His search ended in Oregon’s Willamette Valley