In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Grand Puy Lacoste, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Fifth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2027–2065. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste has earned a reputation for reliability and classicism, offering some of the best value among Pauillac’s classified growths. Under the long-term stewardship of François-Xavier Borie, the estate has focused on traditional methods, minimal intervention, and meticulous work in the vineyard. Grand-Puy-Lacoste is known for its classic Cabernet Sauvignon cedary notes, & ability to age gracefully. A favourite among those looking for absolutely classic Pauillac at a fair price.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 92–95/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
The 2020 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a more fleshy, textured Pauillac that still plays in the concentrated, focused, structured style of the vintage. Ripe black cherries, currants, toasty oak, chocolate, and tobacco leaf notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, richly textured 2020 that has velvety tannins, good mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Do your best to hide bottles for 4-5 years a…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 23/02/2023 · Drink 2028-2050
The 2020 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is every bit as captivating from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich and explosive to the core, the 2020 possesses tremendous energy and nuance right out of the gate. Bright acids run through a core of ripe red plum fruit, blood orange, cedar and pipe tobacco. The 2020 is an absolute stunner.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/05/2021
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Grand-Puy-Lacoste offers notes of freshly crushed black and red currants, fresh blackberries and mulberries, plus hints of pencil lead, damp soil and black olives. The medium-bodied palate is delicately styled and refreshing, delivering soft, skillfully managed tannins and just enough freshness to frame the juicy black fruits, finishing savory.