Le Point 17 par Jacques Dupont le 26/09/2013 Cacao, commence à truffer, note réglisse, gibier, sous-bois, senteurs automnales, tanins fins, croquants, alliés à un fruit bien posé. Nerveux, droit, équilibre parfait, une note orangée en finale.
Wine Advocate 90 par Robert Parker le 30/04/2001 The 1998 reveals a classic creme de cassis-scented nose along with powerful, tight, firmly-structured flavors. While moderate tannin is present, there is more than enough extract and depth behind the tannin to support the enthusiastic rating. However, this wine needs 3-4 more years of cellaring, and should keep for 16-18 years. This is a top-flight claret.
Wine Spectator 86 par James Suckling le 31/01/2001 A friendly, medium-bodied wine, with medium tannins, plummy and earthy fruit flavors and a juicy finish. Best after 2004. 15,000 cases made.
Wine Advocate 89-90 par Robert Parker le 30/04/2000 This wine has improved significantly in cask, now exhibiting a dense purple color as well as high but sweet tannin. Essence of cassis liqueur is the predominant aroma. That component follows through on the palate. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and rich, this wine will require 5-6 years of cellaring after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2017.
Wine Advocate 87-89 par Robert Parker le 30/04/1999 No Cabernet Franc was used in the final blend of Grand-Puy-Lacoste (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot). Sixty-eight percent of the total production was utilized in this attractive effort. Soft, round, and gentle, it possesses a noteworthy blackberry/cassis character, and is ideal for consuming over the next 10-12 years. It is ripe, fruity, medium-bodied, and round.