Wine Spectator Score: 93

Score: 92-94 RP

Region: Bordeaux

District: Pauillac

Type: Still Wine

Color: Red

Varietal: Red Bordeaux

Vintage: 2009

Futures Item: Yes

Available: 11

Brand: See more from Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste

Sku: 124474

Price: $179.99

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Wine Spectator Review:
This is a step up, with ample black currant confiture and roasted fig notes allied to a racy graphite and iron spine. Very sleek through the finish, despite its heft, with a long finish filled with cassis bush and tobacco. Best from 2013 through 2025.

Parker Review:
Notes of blackcurrant, ripe plums, cigar box and a suggestion of violets on the nose. Theres a high level of grainy tannins giving some astringency on the palate, countered by high acidity with a good concentration of fruit. Medium bodied, long finish.

Other Notes:
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 estates style. Lovely poise on the finish, wonderful focus and edginess with a savoury note on the finish. Insistent grip. Superb persistency and yet typically conservative in its youth. No doubt it will demand at least ten years cellaring, but it will be worth the wait. Neal Martin, 94-96 points