Lacoste-Borie 2024

Lifted strawberry fragrance, wild berries, aromatic and open. A touch floral and liquorice. High toned, really bright and upfront - a little severe at first with some clear menthol bitterness that gives this a bit of a severe taste. Taut and streamlined, nice freshness but this is missing a little more plushness. Tannins are lean and this is a bit mean right now. Structure is there though, and acidity is biting. Fresh but on the verge of being too strict. Ageing 30% new wood.

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample. Fresh fruit nose. Sapid on the palate. Integrated tannins. Approachable but should age a bit. (JL)

Bright, peppery, vibrant, with red fruits and floral notes at the core of the wine’s character. On the medium-bodied palate, you find crisp, juicy red currants, peppery herbs, and a hint of pomegranate from start to finish. The wine blends 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2027-2036. 88-90 pts

Score: 88–90. An appealing nose of red and purple fruits, rich and expressive. On the palate, brilliant freshness, well-defined tension, and crunchy fruit make for a delicious, versatile whole.

Marked by notes of fresh wood, the bouquet also reveals hints of red berries and liquorice. Of an elegant style, Lacoste-Borie is charming, inviting and well-supported by tannins that need some time to develop. A youthful and ambitious wine that can be enjoyed young.

Strong floral edge, rosebud and raspberry leaf, attractive smoke, not hugely intense but this is full of pleasing sappy red fruits, 38hl/h yield, 24% new oak for ageing, Borie family owners.

Dark colour of medium intensity with bright highlights. Intense, fruity and subtle nose. Suave, airy palate with a medium body and a lively finish that lingers. A wine that’s hard to spit out. Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol: 13.2% - pH: 3.6. Yield: 35 hl/ha.