List of products by brand CHATEAU LACOSTE-BORIE
Château Lacoste-Borie is the second wine of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, a 5th Classified Growth of Pauillac in the 1855 classification. First produced in 1978 by the Borie family, it represents a disciplined and authentic expression of this great left-bank appellation, rooted in the deep gravels of the Gironde.
A gravel terroir at the heart of Pauillac
The vineyard extends across 90 hectares of deep gravel ridges and the Bages plateau — one of the most distinguished terroirs in the Pauillac appellation. The soils are characterised by their deep gravel mounds over a limestone subsoil, a combination that provides excellent drainage and forces the vine roots to descend in search of water and minerals. This natural stress, far from weakening the vines, concentrates the fruit and sharpens the aromatic profile. The Bages plateau, a gravelly hillside overlooking the Gironde estuary, benefits from a particularly favourable exposure that encourages steady, even ripening across the growing season.
The Borie family: a commitment to Pauillac since 1978
When the Borie family acquired Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste in 1978, they immediately set about producing a second wine — Château Lacoste-Borie — to reflect the full potential of the estate's younger vines and specific parcels. Today, François-Xavier Borie continues this family commitment with the same rigour that has defined the property for nearly five decades. In 2025, a new vat room was inaugurated with the harvest, marking a significant investment in the precision of vinification at this Pauillac address. Yields are deliberately restrained at 35 to 40 hectolitres per hectare, ensuring concentration and typicity in every vintage.
Sustainable viticulture: Terra Vitis and HVE certification
Château Lacoste-Borie holds both Terra Vitis and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certifications, reflecting the estate's measured and responsible approach to viticulture. These are not merely administrative labels: they represent a genuine commitment to reducing chemical inputs, preserving biodiversity in the vineyard, and managing the land with a long-term view. For us at Halles Quercamps, this environmental rigour is an integral part of what makes this château a sound and honest choice for the discerning buyer.
The wines of Château Lacoste-Borie
The château produces a single wine colour from its Pauillac vineyards, assembled from the estate's three principal grape varieties:
- Château Lacoste-Borie Rouge (Pauillac AOC) — a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering the firm tannic backbone and dark fruit character typical of Pauillac, with a suppleness and earlier approachability that sets it apart from the grand vin. Structured enough for the cellar, yet rewarding to open sooner than its elder sibling.
Why we have selected Château Lacoste-Borie
We list Château Lacoste-Borie because it offers something genuinely valuable: direct access to the terroir and winemaking philosophy of a 5th Classified Growth, at a level of investment that makes regular drinking and gifting entirely realistic. The certified sustainable viticulture, the restrained yields, and the consistent hand of François-Xavier Borie give us confidence in the quality and integrity of every vintage we stock.
This is a château we recommend to confirmed Bordeaux enthusiasts who wish to explore the Pauillac appellation with depth and without compromise — whether building a modest cellar, seeking a considered gift for a wine-loving friend, or simply enjoying a well-made claret at the table. At dinner, it pairs naturally with rack of lamb, roasted with herbs, or a well-aged côte de bœuf. It also holds its own alongside a fine farmhouse cheese board at the end of a meal.
Explore all wines from Château Lacoste-Borie
Browse our full selection of available vintages from this Pauillac château in the listings below, and add your chosen bottles directly to your basket.
