Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 5eme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 2018
"A wine of precision, energy and nuance, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Medium in body, understated and classy, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of the highlights of the year. In a word: impeccable." Antonio Galloni
| Grape Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 22% |
|---|---|
| Optimum Drinking | 2020 |
| Winemaker | Christel Spinner |
| Organic | No |
| Reviewer Score | 93-96 |
| Reviewer | Antonio Galloni |
| SKU | 103363 |
Grand-Puy-Lacoste is an estate on the up. Its success, as the welcoming Isabelle La Sueur told us, can be attributed to owner François-Xavier Borie, who since taking over from his father, has taken this 5th growth Pauillac château from good to great. Xavier has rebuilt the cellars, installed smaller vats and instigated a more rigorous selection process.
Grand-Puy-Lacoste's fine red wines carry a hint of crème de cassis, which is the château's trademark characteristic in top vintages.
"A wine of precision, energy and nuance, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Freshly cut flowers, mint and sweet red berry fruit grace this exquisite, nuanced Pauillac. Medium in body, understated and classy, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of the highlights of the year. In a word: impeccable." Antonio Galloni
"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is scented of warm blackcurrants, black cherries, spice box, florals and chocolate box with a menthol hint. Full-bodied, the palate is rich, plush and generous, finishing long and perfumed." robertparker.com
