For this family-run fifth-growth estate in Pauillac, history is still alive: Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste has been making its exemplary wines from the very same vineyard parcels since the 1855 classification.
A name that tells a story
One of the oldest estates in the Médoc, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is more than just a famous name: ‘Grand Puy’ refers to one of the defining features of the estate’s terroir, the gentle ridge of land rising 20m above the flat Bordeaux landscape. ‘Lacoste’, meanwhile, commemorates its owners at the time of the 1855 classification, who did so much to shape the estate as we know it, including building its magnificent château.
The impressive château, recently renovated by current owners the Borie family, can be traced back to the 18th century.
Timeless wines from a historic estate
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste’s wines have always championed the classic Pauillac style: they are powerful yet elegant, with fine-grained, velvety tannins. At the same time, they express their particular terroir, which particularly benefits from the moderating influence of the nearby Gironde estuary.
In addition to the carefully tended vineyards, the estate encompasses 30ha of parkland, bringing a genuine biodiversity to the area. Although it is a rare thing in Bordeaux, François-Xavier and Marie-Hélene Borie choose to live in the château all year round.
New year’s resolutions
Looking to the future, the estate is making numerous improvements for 2025, continuing to bolster the efficiency and precision of its winemaking, including introducing gravity-fed equipment for
