Château GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2018

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Yves Beck 95 points www.yvesbeck.wine

Dégusté le 01.12.2020 par Yves Beck

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot

Beaucoup de finesse et de précision dans ce bouquet où le vin révèle harmonieusement le terroir, l’élevage et le caractère variétal. Invitantes notes de cassis et d’eucalyptus. En bouche le vin a une attaque friande, presque suave. Il a du corps, de la race et des tannins élégants qui confèrent de la puissance et du charme. Rafraîchissante structure qui soutient l’expression aromatique et la persistance de la finale.  2025-2043

Commentaire et note de Jean-Marc Quarin 96 points
Couleur rouge sombre, intense. Nez aromatique, fin, au fruité pur et mûr. Délicat en entrée de bouche, suave au développement, fondant, parfumé, le vin caresse le palais et va crescendo et modérato en finale. Persistance sèveuse, juteuse et sans angle. C’est très bon. Assemblage : 78 % cabernet sauvignon, 22 % merlot. Degré d’alcool : 14° (moyenne plus) – pH : 3,71 (moyenne plus). IPT : 74 (moyenne plus).

Jane Anson 95 points  www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 10 Nov 2020)
Sweet black cherry fruits, bilberry and hedgerow. A little austere at this stage but confidently so, with a slice of bitter black chocolate. Big Pauillac tannins, no question – a little more prominent than they were en primeur. The wine has taken on weight over ageing so I am slightly extending the drinking window. Harvest 21 September and 5 October. 12% press wine. 75% new oak. A yield of 40hl/ha.
Drinking Window 2026 – 2044

Neal Martin 93-95 points www.vinous.com
The 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste was picked at 40hl/ha from September 21 to October 5. It is tightly wound on the nose, although it was due for a racking that will open up the aromatics. Black currant mixes with raspberry and a touch of graphite and brine, gradually revealing light floral topnotes. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Classic ‘GPL’ in some ways, delivering off-dry black fruit mixed with tobacco and black pepper, and cedar notes toward the finish. With around 14% alcohol, it has one of the highest levels at this property, although there is no warmth and it is not noticeable. Those who love Grand-Puy-Lacoste will enjoy this, and it should drink well for 20 years.