Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2020 Cru Classe, Pauillac
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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2020 Cru Classe, Pauillac
97 Point Pauillac Red Blend!
Quick Taste
- 97, 96, 95 Points!
- Bordeaux-style Red Blend
- "compact tannins that grow and grow on the finish"
- "Sleek and tightly focused"
- "Enjoyable, powerful, concentrated"
About Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2020 Cru Classe, Pauillac
The history of Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fascinating in many ways. It is a family saga going back to the 16th century. The name Grand-Puy, already mentioned in documents from the Middle Ages, comes from the ancient term "puy" which means "hillock, small height". True to its name, the vineyard sits on outcrops with a terroir similar to that of the Médoc's first growths. Since the 16th century the property was passed down from generation to generation, until the current family, the Borie's, bought the property in the 1920s.
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a 90-hectare property, with plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The estate has some very famous neighbors, including Château Lynch-Bages to the West and Château Pontet-Canet to the South. Winemaking is a team effort helmed by the Borie family and their consultant oenologist, Eric Boissenot – one of the most respected consultants in Bordeaux. Like many of the top Pauillacs, the wines of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste demand time in the cellar. They are full-bodied, juicy and powerful with tremendous ageability -- the perfect wine for Pauillac lovers.
This 2020 is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot.
James Suckling scored a barrel sample 96-97 points saying "This full-bodied red builds on the palate in a fantastic way with tight, compact tannins that grow and grow on the finish. Plenty of blackcurrant and graphite character and a flavorful finish. Same level as the excellent 2016."
Wine Spectator gave this 96 points saying "A nice, tightly coiled Pauillac, with a blitz of iron and savory notes wrapped around a core of cassis, damson plum and black cherry. Sleek and tightly focused, with the iron note leaving a mouthwatering echo. Plenty tight through the finish too, so patience is needed here."
Decanter scored a barrel sample 95 points saying "Enjoyable, powerful, concentrated, not the most generous of GPLs but they have captured the essence of Pauillac, and it's hard to resist. Sappy juicy finish, full of cassis, mint leaf and pencil lead along the way with a clear tightness to the tannic frame."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Pauillac
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