Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

Pauillac 5 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Grand-Puy Lacoste

APR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, liquorice, dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, ripe, rich, blueberries, detailed, intense, long. Playful and layered. A Beautiful GPL. 94-96

2018 Lacoste Borie

APR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, fruity, blueberries nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice, elegant texture, good length. 87-89

2017 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, fruity, scented, detailed, floral and nuanced nose. Lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, cassis, juicy, lively and nuanced, long. 94-96

2016 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

APR 17 Ruby. Scented. Red berries, floral, elegant, seductive, detailed nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, playful, nuanced, bright red berries finish, beautiful wine! Long. Absolute beauty from GPL. 94-96

2015 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

DEC 18 Ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, fruity, cassis, some vanilla notes nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, dark fruits and anise, spices, nuanced, this needs serious decanting or rather fifteen to forty years in the cellar. Long. 94

2015 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

APR 16 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, floral, scented, lighter and more fragrant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, red berries, blueberries, detailed, long. 92-94

2014 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

DEC 17 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fruity, some spices, anise, detailed and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, detailed and playful, layered, lovely balance, long. 94

2014 Château Grand Puy Lacoste

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, fruity, ripe red berries nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity and detailed, long. 91-93

2013 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 18 Ruby. Scented, red berries, lighter nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices. Long if narrower. 89

2013 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 14 Ruby. Scented, cassis, red berries and roses nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh if a bit short. 88-90

2012 Château Grand Puy Lacoste

DEC 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, mint, touch of tobacco, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, dark berries, some red berries, light woody note, long. 92

2012 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

SEP 13 Ruby. Scented, fruity, elegant, nuanced nose, has opened up beautifully since June. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, lovely and refreshing, nuanced and long. 92-93

2012 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

JUN 13 Deep ruby. Scented, fruity and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, elegant and nuanced, showing better than both times I tasted it during primeur. 92

2012 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 13 Ruby. Fruity nose, some herbs and slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and body, long. 89-91

2012 Lacoste-Borie

NOV 15 75 CS 20 M, 5 CF Ruby. Dark fruits, some cassis, some vanilla, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, classic and fresh, somewhat leaner Pauillac. 87

2011 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

DEC 12 Dyprød. Mørke bær, eksotiske toner, noe tobakk, solbær og vanilje, intens og noe parfymert duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljert, kjøttfull, lang og rik finish. 93

2010 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAR 13 Ruby. Tight nose, slightly edgy cassis, starting scented touch, a first in this one. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely palate, this will evolve into something gorgeous. Very long. 94

2010 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

FEB 13 Deep ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, anise and leather. Fresh acidity, tannins a bit up front and raw feel to it. Way too young to even consider enjoying at this stage. This really needs cellar ageing. 93+

2010 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

SEP 11 Blackcurrant's, some barrel, classic but not that intense on the nose, elegant, nicely balanced, a bit shut, nuanced, long length, but doesn't excite me as much as many tasters. 92-94

2010 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

AUG 11 Spicy and floral Pauillac nose, beautiful texture and structure, elegant, superb balance, long length. 93-94

2010 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

JUN 11 Dark ruby, classic Pauillac nose, ripe style, nicely structured, long length. But it really did not give me quite the same as some wine critics.... 90-92

2009 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

NOV 14 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, touch of cedar and tobacco behind with air, detailed nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm yet juicy, elegant body, detailed and long. 95

2009 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 14 Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather, nuanced, intense and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, lively, fresh and long. 94

2009 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

OCT 13 Ruby. Vanilla a bit up front at this stage, cassis, scented notes behind, anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit sweet notes, ripe feel even if not that rich, long finish. 92

2009 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

SEP 10 Deep ruby, very Pauillac, cassis, touch of bell peppers, very elegant acidity, high of ripe tannins, elegant and pleasant texture, superb finish. 92-94

2009 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

APR 10 Ruby. Rich, cassis, vanilla, spices, some blueberries behind, touch of tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, detailed, intense, layered, long. 93-95

2008 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

SEP 17 Ruby. Scented, blackberries, fruity, floral, elegant nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, refreshing, long. 93

2008 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, blackberries, anise, fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, dark berries, some anise and spices, elegant texture, long. 93

2008 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, blackberries, anise, fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some anise, spices, elegant texture, long. 93

2008 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

FEB 17 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, floral notes, touch of cedar nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, spices, long. 92

2008 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

MAY 16 Ruby. Cassis, starting fig notes, tobacco, blueberries nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, lovely balance, long. 92

2008 Château Grand-Puy- Lacoste

MAR 13 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, whiff of raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and starting to round off its edges, long finish. 92

2008 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

FEB 13 Ruby. More scented than last bottle, floral, cassis, some vanilla and blackberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering and very long. 92

2008 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

NOV 12 Bright ruby. Cassis, leather and ever so slightly of stable. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mellow texture, long. 91

2008 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

NOV 12 Ruby. Scented, figs, cassis and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style, elegant and good length. 90

2008 Lacoste-Borie

MAR 13 Ruby. Scented and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, elegant and rounded, easy going. 85

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 17 Ruby. Cassis, anise, liquorice, spices, some scented notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, cassis, some blueberries, long. 90

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

NOV 15 Ruby. Lighter nose, cassis, some leather, anise, spices and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some cassis and herbs, anise, vanilla and spices, good length.89

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla, leather and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, long. 90

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

OCT 13 Ruby. Nuanced, fruity, elegant and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lovely balance, good length. 89

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

NOV 11 Ruby. Floral over Pauillac notes, elegant if a bit lean, lovely acidity. 89

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 11 Ruby, the typical paprika and herbs of the vintage, classic Pauillac on the elegant side. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, good length. 88

2007 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 08 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, red berries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture and structure, bit tight, good length. 88-90

2006 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

FEB 16 Ruby. Red berries, anise, cassis, vanilla, intense nose, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, rounded fruit and body, still structured for a long life, long. 94

2006 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

NOV 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, leather, maturing nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, structured, still firm, long. 92

2006 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather notes, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite intense, losing the 06 edge now, but still far too young. Wait four years or more. 92

2006 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAR 13 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, starting cedar and pencil shave. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely texture and starting to come around, good length. 91

2006 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 07 Ruby. Tight nose, cassis, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm and tight, quite intense but needs cellar ageing for fifteen years or so. Long. 91-93

2005 Lacoste-Borie

MAR 13 Ruby. Cassis, figs, some leather, maturing nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, prunes and licorice palate, drinking beautifully now, and I would empty my stock soon, good length. 86

2003 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 12 (Magnum) Served blind. Not opaque, but almost black with ruby rim. Cassis, violets, vanilla, almost terracotta minerals, later towards salty. Lowish acidity, high of ripe tannins, a bit rough now, (got more balanced with air), needs another few years, at least in magnum, I guessed 03 Pauillac. 90

2001 Château Grand Puy Lacoste

APR 09 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some spices, vanilla, cassis, touch of leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, cassis, light red fruity core, long. 93

2001 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 08 Ruby. Tight nose, cassis, some wood and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, tight and edgy, needs proper cellar age, long. 92

2000 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

MAR 17 Ruby. Some cedar, anise, blueberries, more cassis, some tobacco, figs and light vanilla, archetypal Pauillac nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries and cassis, firm texture, intense and detailed, long finish. Younger and tighter than last bottle about a year back. From different cellars. Three hours decanting and still tight. 95

2000 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

FEB 16 Ruby. More scented than I remember last bottle, fruity, cassis, leather, anise, light tobacco note, starting figs and prunes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, playful, elegant, refreshing, detailed, on the leaner side body wise, fine balance, long finish. 94

2000 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

JUN 15 Ruby. Dark berries, scented, tobacco, some figs and red berries, cassis, starting leather notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, intense, fresh, fruity, playful, detailed, evolving, long. 93

1998 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 13 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, liquorice, fruity and quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing palate, long finish. Maybe slightly lean but very refreshing and classic. 92

1998 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

JAN 10 Ruby with garnet rim, typical Pauillac, maybe a bit lighter style, blackcurrants, cigars, paprika, hints of vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, good balance, good complexity and finish. 91

1998 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

MAY 07 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, fruity, anise, some leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, vanilla and spices, long. 90

1995 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

AUG 13 Ruby, thin garnet rim. First very fruity in a Vinum Bordeaux glass and I had to change to Vinum Chianti to find more typical Pauillac aromas, at least from my point of view. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity still and younger feel than 95, lovely balance and quite classic, long finish. 93

1988 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

FEB 13 Ruby with garnet rim. Cassis, licorice, touch of plums and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, a bit lean finish, refreshing. Not that complex. 88

1986 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

APR 12 Bottom neck fill, ruby, "rich" nose, all Pauillac, but not quite what I'm used to from GPL, cassis, bell peppers, leather, some prunes behind. Tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly dry palate, good, if lean finish. 90

1982 Château Grand Puy Lacoste

MAY 09 Ruby with brick rim. Cassis, figs, plums, some cedar nose, faint herbal touch far back (in this vintage...). Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, spices, bit jammy mid palate, tannic finish, long. Not the biggest charmer ever. 91

1970 Château Grand- Puy- Lacoste

JAN 12 Ruby, towards brick rim. A level fill, soaked cork. Coffee, licorice, dust, iodine, feels like a tired bottle on the nose. Luckily the palate is better, some cassis, Pauillac aromas, towards high acidity, most tannins gone, those left are astringent, lean but good length. 86