Lacoste Borie, Variation Case, 2023, 1x3L, 2x1.5L, 4x75cl, 2023
critic reviews
Gourmand and vibrant, the 2023 Lacoste-Borie wafts from the glass with aromas of strawberries, cassis, wild berries and flowers. Medium-bodied, it is enveloping and charming, with a velvety, delicate texture, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. The blend comprises 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc.
Enjoyable, well balanced, juicy, savoury, appellation typicity, easy to recommend. 42% new oak for ageing.
The 2023 Lacoste-Borie has a little more clarity than I noticed from barrel, well-defined with blackberry and bilberry fruit, an underlying marine influence surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry. Quite strict, focused but perhaps just missing a little nuance on the finish, though that manifests with later tastings.
The 2023 Lacoste-Borie is deep garnet-purple in color. It features cheery notes of Morello cherries, wild strawberries, and fresh blackcurrants with hints of dried roses, cinnamon stick, and Provence herbs. The light to medium-bodied palate is refreshing and breezy, with a light grip of tannins, finishing savory. The blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc.