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Colour
Red
Vintage
2009
Producer
Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub Region
Pauillac
Product code
23PUY1M2009
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker
Score: 91-93 Robert Parker"I was surprised that this wine was not more concentrated given the overall character of the vintage, and I would rate it behind the 2005, 2000, 1990, and 1982. Nevertheless, it boasts this estateês classic creme de cassis character as well as a soft, round, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, pure fruit, and silky tannins, but not the weight, depth, or profound concentration of the top 2009 Pauillacs. Still, this cuvee will be approachable young, and should evolve easily for two decades."
Jancis Robinson
"80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Very dark crimson. Dense and rich and supple ? less obviously fresh than its Haut-Batailley stablemate. Very sweet and just a little lacking depth compared with some Grand-Puy Lacoste vintages. Sinewy. Drink 2017-2030"
Wine Spectator
Lovely nose of sweet currant and blueberry that follows through to a full body, with juicy, velvety tannins and a licorice, tar and dark chocolate finish. Like it. The new 1982? JS
Bibendum
Score: 17.5 PointsOnce again GPL is one of our favourite left bank wines and once again it is a fresh, unforced, natural wine that has real verve and finesse. Sweet and forward with some new oak shining through at the moment, it has hints of chocolate and spice alongside the pure cassis fruit. Very good.
