2009 Grand-Puy-Lacoste (Pauillac)
- Producer:
- Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste
- Origin:
-
Pauillac,
Medoc,
Bordeaux,
FRANCE,
- Wine colour:
- red
- Wine style:
- dry
- Dominant grape:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure style:
- cork
- Classification:
- Medoc fifth growths 5th 5eme
- Maturity:
- young
- Abv:
- 13.5%
Uncorked:
The affable Xavier Borie puts his 2009 Grand-Puy-Lacoste into the same category as 1982, 1990, 1995 and 2005 - the best wines made here in the past half century. With a release price just 5% higher than the 2005 four years ago, it is considerably cheaper than those predecessors, and this is one of our strongest must buys for a high quality-price ratio. It is quintessential Pauillac which will provide fantastic drinking for two decades or longer.
Robert Parker:
I was surprised that this wine was not more concentrated given the overall character of the vintage, and I would rate it behind the 2005, 2000, 1990, and 1982. Nevertheless, it boasts this estate’s classic creme de cassis character as well as a soft, round, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, pure fruit, and silky tannins, but not the weight, depth, or profound concentration of the top 2009 Pauillacs. Still, this cuvee will be approachable young, and should evolve easily for two decades. Tasted two times. 91-93 points
Neal Martin:
Tasted at the château. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked the between the 24th September and 7th October. The nose is introverted and broody at first, hints of seaweed inflecting the pure black fruits. Very minerally – lots of character here. The palate is medium-bodied, the tannins a little firmer and structure than other Pauillacs, which is exactly in keeping with the estate’s style. Lovely poise on the finish, wonderful
Scores
91-93 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010
94-96 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2010
91 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, April 2010