2005 - Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac

Country: France |
Region: Bordeaux |
Appellation: Pauillac |
Producer: Grand-Puy-Lacoste |
Classification: 5eme Cru Classe |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

97
Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 14 Sep 22
One of the 2005s that I have drunk most regularly, and it always delivers. Still on top form for this tasting, dark ruby in colour, primary in its fruit expression. Tightrope balance of fruit and tannins, just emerging into its drinking window. Pencil lead, smoked earth, sandalwood, spice, eucalyptus, mint, pencil lead, cassis. A 40 year wine from this point on. Appellation signature in a glass. Needs carafing to fully open up, and then it's game on. Harvest September 22 to October 5, 70% new oak.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2055
92
Vinous Neal Martin - 17 Jun 25
The 2005 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has a punchy bouquet of red and black fruit with light touches of wild mint and sage. This is actually a little Right Bank in style so it lacks a bit of typicité. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins on the entry, slightly savoury red berry fruit and hints of iodine and sage. The 2005 is quite a medicinal G.P.L., with an open finish to suggest that bottles can be drunk now and over the next 15 to 20 years. Tasted at the château.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2045