Château Grand Puy Lacoste - Pauillac 2018

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

par James Molesworth le 01/02/2021

Juicy and compact now, with dark currant, blackberry and fig notes at the core, surrounded by lots of warm earth, singed alder and tobacco leaf notes. Cast iron note helps extend the finish, with the fruit and earth notes keeping pace. Has a slight throwback feel, so if you like old school, ageworthy Pauillac, this is your wine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2038. 10,000 cases made. –JM

Falstaff

95 / 100

par Peter Moser le 29/01/2021

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Beeren, zart nach Cassis, etwas Nougat, feine Edelholznuancen, ein Hauch von Zedern, facettenreiches Bukett. Saftig, feine Extraktsüße, reife Herzkirschen, integrierte Tannine, frische Säurestruktur, mineralischer Nachhall, zeigt gute Länge und sicheres Entwicklungspotenzial. (2025 - 2045)

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

par James Molesworth le 26/01/2021

Juicy and compact now, with dark currant, blackberry and fig notes at the core, surrounded by lots of warm earth, singed alder and tobacco leaf notes. Cast iron note helps extend the finish, with the fruit and earth notes keeping pace. Has a slight throwback feel, so if you like old school, ageworthy Pauillac, this is your wine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2038. 10,000 cases made. — JM

Yvesbeck.wine

95 / 100

par Yves Beck le 26/01/2021

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.

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

par James Suckling le 19/01/2021

Cherries and walnuts with dried flowers on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins, creamy texture and a bright, vivid finish. Plenty of currant and tar. Such polish and beauty. Drink after 2023.

Decanter.com

95 / 100

par Jane Anson le 12/01/2021

Vinous

93-95 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

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.

WeinWisser

18,5 / 20

le 07/05/2019

Vinous

93-96 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 03/05/2019

A wine of precision, energy and nuance, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Freshly cut flowers, mint and sweet red berry fruit grace this exquisite, nuanced Pauillac. Medium in body, understated and classy, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of the highlights of the year. In a word: impeccable. The 2018 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare.

Vinifera

92 /

par Jacques Perrin le 01/05/2019

Très beau nez finement poivré, floral, grandement raffiné, pauillacais. Attaque subtile, vin élégant qui charme plus par son délié que par sa force, juteux, non forcé.  

La Revue du Vin de France

17-18 / 20

le 24/04/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 23/04/2019

Showing a beautiful depth in the color, the array of flowers, tobacco leaf, cedar, spice, cigar box and crème de cassis hits the right spot. Full-bodied, dense, tannic, and piquant, this is a perfect amount of crunch and firmness complimenting the juicy Cabernet from start to finish. This is quite classic and firm in style, so be prepared to allow this gem at least 10-12 years or more before opening. The wine is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot and the harvest took place September 21 to October 5.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is scented of warm blackcurrants, black cherries, spice box, florals and chocolate box with a menthol hint. Full-bodied, the palate is rich, plush and generous, finishing long and perfumed.

Decanter.com

95 / 100

par Jane Anson le 17/04/2019

Another success from Grand-Puy-Lacoste – it’s bright and full of juice, prioritising vibrancy over power. As such, it has a touch less Pauillac typicity than in the absolutely brilliant 2016 vintage at this estate, although as it unfurls through the palate you do get the menthol, cassis and smoked cedar that is just such a beautiful sign of ripe Cabernet up in this corner of the world.
They were extremely careful with extraction because of the high alcohols, so grapes underwent the shortest maceration to date with no pumping over just an infusion during the extraction process.
Harvest took place between 21 September and 5 October. 12% press wine. 75% new oak used. A yield of 40hl/ha.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

par James Suckling le 12/04/2019

This is a deep and beautiful 2018 with blackcurrant, wet-earth and fresh-tobacco undertones. Full-bodied, tight and polished. Gorgeous finish. The tannins kick in at the end. Fine texture.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

96 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 08/04/2019

Wine Spectator

95-98 / 100

par James Molesworth le 03/04/2019

This captures the style of the vintage to a T, with vividly ripe cassis and plum fruit, carried by solidly built but fine-grained structure. Lots of graphite and tobacco accents hang in the background for now. A firmly grounded wine.