Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, 2012

Superb colour, all the density of cassis/graphite fruit of a true Pauillac and lots of depth, elegance and class for an assured future.

The sort of claret that tastes good young, middle-aged or old, keeping its purity of fresh fruit and refined silky texture. Not a big wine but a joy to drink.