Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste - Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
Price: $115.00
| Producer | Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1005635 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous just as it was from barrel. Strong Cabernet inflections soar out of the glass giving the wine a compelling aromatic profile laced with the essence of graphite dried herbs menthol and dark fruit. One of the most classic (for lack of a better word) wines in the Left Bank in 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is super-impressive right out of the gate. Grand-Puy-Lacoste is ultimately a wine of tremendous class that remains restrained and aristocratic in breeding. Don't miss it.
vWine Spectator: 95 Points
Juicy and compact now with dark currant blackberry and fig notes at the core surrounded by lots of warm earth singed alder and tobacco leaf notes. Cast iron note helps extend the finish with the fruit and earth notes keeping pace. Has a slight throwback feel so if you like old school ageworthy Pauillac this is your wine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2038. ?J.M.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste displays a deep garnet-purple color and slowly emerging notes of ripe blackberries blackcurrant pastilles and redcurrant jelly plus hints of cedar underbrush cinnamon stick and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate has well-managed slightly chewy tannins and a refreshing line lifting the black and red berry layers finishing earthy.
