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Grand Puy Lacoste 2006 37.50cl

5eme Grand Cru Classé | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
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92 Robert Parker
While not at the level of the phenomenal 2005, Grand-Puy-Lacoste has produced another classic wine with the creme de cassis fruit that I often find in both Mouton Rothschild and Pontet-Canet, yet both of those vineyards are closer to the Gironde River. This wine has a pure personality, with the aforementioned classic creme de cassis notes, medium to full body, beautiful density, purity, texture, and length. If anything, this recalls a hypothetical blend of their brilliant 1995 and 1996. Tannins are elevated, so patience will be required. This was Xavier Borie’s first vintage in his new state-of-the-art winemaking facility. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2027.
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Granat mit lila Schimmer. Subtiles, noch zurückhaltendes Bouquet, feine Ansätze, delikate Toastnoten und zarte Zederntöne, zeigt viel Finessen in der Nase. Saftiger, feiner Gaumen, tänzerischer Balanceakt mit cremig-seidigen Tanninen, perfekt vinifiziert, im Finale Cassisnoten, Veilchentouch. Ein verspielter, hoch feiner, sauberer Pauillac mit einer tollen Länge. Wird schon bald Spass machen und trotzdem ein Alterungspotential von mindestens 20 Jahren versprechen. In der vollen Genussreife liegen mit grösster Wahrscheinlichkeit 18/20 drin. 12: War ziemlich fein und somit nicht so ganz verschlossen wie ein paar 2006er, welche daneben standen. Fein oder etwas zu schlank für den Jahrgang? Bin mir immer noch nicht ganz sicher. warten (2015 - 2030)
91 Wine Spectator
Displays blueberry on the nose, with a hint of fresh tobacco and some licorice. Full-bodied, with chocolate, berry and toasty oak. Long and very silky. Very pretty and balanced. Best after 2013. 13,750 cases made. –JS
Producer
Château Grand Puy Lacoste
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the quintessential Pauillac estate, and has been producing admirable and classic Bordeaux reds for decades. One of the oldest family-owned châteaux in the appellation, the property has only been in the hands of three different families since the 16th century. The Borie family being the third, acquired Grand-Puy-Lacoste in 1978. Over three generations of the Borie linage have contributed to the winery’s illustrious reputation, today, second generation, François-Xavier along with his eldest daughter, Emeline manage the estate. Along the Gironde estuary’s Left Bank, the 90-hectare Médoc property dedicates 55-hectares mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon growth, as well as smaller plantings of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The classic Bordeaux château produces two first-class wines, both similarly owe its velvety backbone to Cabernet Sauvignon. The Grand Vin coming from this classified growth is a noble and powerful red, that is precise and elegant as much as it is robust, the Grand-Puy-Lacoste.