Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 5. Cru Classé 2021 i trækasse

"There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021" - Antonio Galloni

Anmeldelser af Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 5. Cru Classé 2021

96/100 Tastingbook.com

94-96/100 Vinous - Antonio Galloni 
"The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Tasted two times."

95/100 Decanter
"A superb GPL this year with one the highest percentages of Cabernet in the blend. Rose hawthorn notes on the nose - really nuanced. A little bit more closed on the palate in terms of overt acidity and fruit but this has such a beautiful texture, silky smooth with fine tannins that are persistent and mouthfilling but very elegant too, they frame the ripe fruit and mineral flavours - lots of bitter black chocolate and liquorice on this as well as salinity too. This has a much more subtle power than many others - a tense core, tightly wrapped but presenting a lovely juicy fragrant cherry flavour with terroir markers in the liquorice and lick of wet stone and the gorgeous Cabernet eucalyptus on show. So much potential - this will be excellent. I love it! Once it comes around it will have a very long life indeed. Ageing 75% new barrels. 55% grand vin."

95/100 Markus Del Monego
"Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Well structured nose, initially slightly closed, hints od graphite and pencil shavings, backed by ripe fruit, elderberries and hints of mulberries, very elegant with persistence and convincing length."

95/100 Christer Byklum

94-95/100 James Suckling
"Very fine and polished tannins with lovely balance and beauty. Blackberries, blackcurrants and a creamy texture. Lovely finesse and focus. There’s delicacy and beauty to this. 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% merlot."

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92-94+/100 Robert Parker
"The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty, bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, rose petals, violets, warm spices and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's fleshy and enveloping, with melting tannins, succulent acids and a pleasure-bent, demonstrative personality. While it's clear that this is an irresistibly charming, satisfying Pauillac from the Borie family, it wouldn't surprise me to see it acquire additional depth, flesh and seriousness with further barrel maturation."

92-94/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
"Spiced cassis, cedar, tobacco wrapper and leafy herbs create the nose. On the palate the wine is bright, chewy, crisp and fresh, with a solid blast of peppery currants in the endnote. The wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, 13% ABV.
The harvest took place September 24 - October 8. Drink from 2026 - 2050."

92-94/100 Vinous - Neal Martin
"The 2021 Grand Puy Lacoste was picked from September 24 to October 8 at 40hL/ha, and matured in 75% new oak. There is quite a conspicuous gap between this and the Deuxième Vin this year, the Grand Vin delivering much more cohesion and fruit intensity: blackberry, tobacco, mahogany bureau and a touch of sage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well balanced, and predictably unapologetically classic in style. If you love GPL, then you're going to appreciate this return to its quintessential style after three opulent vintages."

93/100 Jane Anson

92-93/100 Alexandre Ma
"Grand-Puy Lacoste 2021 does not win people’s hearts by its intensity but by outstanding softness and elegance. The signature violet aroma kicks off an amazing journey. The spicy note of black pepper and the fragrances of juicy cherry and jujube add some liveliness and cheerfulness. Thanks to the crispy acidity of the 2021 vintage, this wine tastes more refreshing and possesses a more slender structure. This is the most lively presentation of Grand-Puy Lacoste in recent years."