Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2021

Wineadvocate

The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of the vintage's successes, wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis and raspberries mingled with notions of violets, rose petals, pencil shavings and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, with a deep, layered core of pure fruit framed by ripe acids and sweet tannins, its suave, charming profile means that it will offer a broad drinking window. A slightly lower percentage of new oak, with lighter toasts, is reflected in better barrel integration out of the gates. - WK 02/2024

Vinous

The 2021 Grand Puy Lacoste, matured in around 70% new oak and bottled in June 2023, is about as classic a Bordeaux as you will find in contemporary Bordeaux, which is not unexpected given the vintage and château in question. Black fruit, cedar and tobacco unfurl on the nose with pencil shavings coming through with time—it is much more open and expressive compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, one of the most saline vintages in recent years with a gentle build toward the finish. It's not a showstopper. It's not the apotheosis of GPL. But you'll finish the bottle and probably want another glass. - NM 11/2023

Beck

Beaucoup de finesse et de dynamique entre fraîcheur et maturité, entre terroir et élevage dans le bouquet de GPL 2021. Classiques notes de cassis et de graphite ainsi que des nuances florales. Friand en attaque, le vin a de la matière, de la profondeur et des tannins qui assurent les arrières en offrant largeur et persistance. Un vin convaincant, précis et fin. 2027-2047 - YB 02/2024

Suckling

Very fine and polished tannins with lovely balance and beauty. Blackberries, blackcurrants and a creamy texture. Lovely finesse and focus. There’s delicacy and beauty to this. 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% merlot. - JS 05/2022