Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2019

Wineadvocate

The 2019 Grand-Puy-Lacoste exhibits notions of minty cassis, plums, loamy soil, burning embers and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety palate that’s deep and concentrated, its generous core of lively fruit concealing an elegantly muscular chassis of ripe, powdery tannin. Consisting of fully 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is another true classic from the Borie family. - WK 04/2022

Vinous

The 2019 Grand Puy Lacoste, as usual, requires plenty of aeration in the glass. Then boom! You get that gorgeous, classic Pauillac raspberry and blackberry fruit infused with cedar and pencil box scents. The harmonious, poised palate has wonderful focus, very fine tannins and a silky-smooth texture. As I remarked in my previous note, it’s very pliant and persistent, with a graphite-tinged finish. A glorious Grand Puy Lacoste that will need time to assimilate the oak – but hey, GPL lovers know the rules. - NM / 02/2022

Beck

Le bouquet de Grand-Puy-Lacoste se distingue par sa complexité et son aptitude à créer le lien entre d'intenses notes fruitées, le terroir et l'élevage. En bouche les tannins apparaissent tardivement. Ils affichent une belle finesse de grain et sont en phase avec la fraîcheur de la structure. Le vin a du muscle, de la vigueur et une finale fruitée persistante. Très belle réussite qu'il faudra savoir attendre. 2026-2050 - YB 12/2021

Suckling

This is a very polished young wine with lemon-rind, blackcurrant, cedar and lavender character. It’s full, yet so refined and sophisticated, with floral undertones to the pretty fruit. The tannins are intense and long. Give this at least five or six years to soften. Try after 2025. - JS 12/2021