Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, France 2012 Couvent des Jacobins the fleeting oaky note due

the fleeting oaky note due to its brief aging in wood makes it a balanced and unique white

Very long and refreshing with gorgeous lightness

backed by apple wood and sassafras accents through the finish

Delicate tannins on the palate with flavors of licorice and cassis lead to a long delightful finish

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, France 2012 Couvent des Jacobins the fleeting oaky note dueWell built, with a charcoal frame that melds nicely with steeped currant, blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors. The long finish is riveted to a graphite underpinning. Remarkably dense, but without the austere twinge of the vintage. 93 Pts Wine Spectator