111 Ratings
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé
Wine Details
Wine Description
Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a 125-acre estate in the Pauillac appellation. It is a Fifth Growth estate according to the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Several centuries ago this estate and Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse were one estate, but in the 18th century part of the original estate was sold to a Pierre Ducasse, and the remaining vineyards changed names as daughters of owners married. Today Grand-Puy-Lacoste is owned by the Jean-Eugene Borie family. The family has modernized the estate and its wines are now considered among the leading wines of Pauillac.
Expert Reviews
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Wine AdvocateRating: (88-91) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 158 on Apr-05
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Wine SpectatorRating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/31/2006
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Robert ParkerRating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 04/21/2006
Nose reminds me of Napa oakville vanilla currant fruit... goes rustic and minty between swirls. Beautiful after each swirl. Flavor old world new world, definately finishes dirty wood old world. Would NOT say this needs more time. Also finishes rocky, minerally. This is excellent wine... closes down dry maybe a little quick? drinks itself!