Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2009

The 2009 Grand Puy Lacoste is one of the great vintages from this estate in the modern era. It storms from the glass with scents of blackberry, undergrowth, cedar and mint, retaining the classicism of GPL. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity. It is very harmonious with a gorgeous, lithe, graphite-infused finish that lingers in the mouth. Bon vin.

Drink 2022 - 2040

Like Haut-Batailley, this excellent property is owned by the Borie family and managed by François-Xavier Borie. Its 55 hectares are planted with vines with an average age of over 40 years, ensuring moderate yields and a good fruit concentration. This has long been a favourite of many claret lovers since it offers classic Pauillac typicity – vigorous, muscular and long-lived, with considerable elegance – at a fair price. It is hard to think of any disappointing vintages; this consistency also wins its admirers.

Seductive, oaky black cherry and cassis nose. Rich, sumptuous and concentrated without being too extracted. Robust and spicy, it already shows considerable nuance and complexity. It’s forward and fleshy but doesn’t lack grip and structure. Harmonious, with well-judged tannins.

Ripe black cassis and hedgerow fruit on the nose. Powerful and enticing. Seamless on the palate with rich, lush fruit backed by ripe but firm tannins and excellent balancing acidity. It has a lovely structure and a real sense of potential for the future. Fresh and elegant.

Very fine, fragrant blackberry fruit, showing great purity and elegance in the Pauillac range. Wild violets and beautiful texture. It is a beautiful, harmonious wine with all the elegance you need for a long future.

Dark and delicately spicy, this a very complete medium-full-bodied 2009 that's not a jot too ripe or too firm. Beautiful balance through the long polished finish.

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