Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

9.160 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is comprised of of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot made by François-Xavier Borie, oenologist Christel Spinner and consulting oenologist Eric Boissenot. The vines at Grand-Puy-Lacoste are 38 years old and are set on gravel soils. The wine needs more than a two hour decant to unveil ripe creme de cassis, anise and graphite flavors with lighter earthy tones. Bright and focused, this is just an infant now. Drink 2022-2040- 93

The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is comprised of of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot made by François-Xavier Borie, oenologist Christel Spinner and consulting oenologist Eric Boissenot. The vines at Grand-Puy-Lacoste are 38 years old and are set on gravel soils. The wine needs more than a two hour decant to unveil ripe creme de cassis, anise and graphite flavors with lighter earthy tones. Bright and focused, this is just an infant now. Drink 2022-2040- 93

Feb 19th, 2019
Ed Tostanoski

I️ should drink more bordeaux.

I️ should drink more bordeaux.

1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2017
Cameron Etezadi

Lovely cab blend strongly expressing green paper and raspberries note with a body of young tannins. Needs a decade.

Lovely cab blend strongly expressing green paper and raspberries note with a body of young tannins. Needs a decade.

1 person found it helpfulSep 15th, 2017
Ryan Foss

Deinking quite well. Not a powerhouse vintage, but is clearly of classified growth quality greater than its 5th designation

Deinking quite well. Not a powerhouse vintage, but is clearly of classified growth quality greater than its 5th designation

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Marcella Newhouse

Writer/Educator enotecaMarcella

9.1

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2012 #pauillac #amazing #floral #mineral #cassis

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2012 #pauillac #amazing #floral #mineral #cassis

1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2015
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2012 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 2 hours and after 3 hours. Seemingly simple nose. Light-medium body. Come together-right now-from start to finish. Cocoa powder, cedar, blueberries, tobacco and graphite all figure prominently throughout. Well-knit and pretty damned close to the top of the bell curve along with the backstage pass in the optimal drinking "zone." Not the biggest Pauillac or vintage but firing on all cylinders. Seems like it'll hold tight in this spot with the wheels crimped to curb and the parking brake on for 7-10 years. Grab you some before it decides to drive away.

2012 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 2 hours and after 3 hours. Seemingly simple nose. Light-medium body. Come together-right now-from start to finish. Cocoa powder, cedar, blueberries, tobacco and graphite all figure prominently throughout. Well-knit and pretty damned close to the top of the bell curve along with the backstage pass in the optimal drinking "zone." Not the biggest Pauillac or vintage but firing on all cylinders. Seems like it'll hold tight in this spot with the wheels crimped to curb and the parking brake on for 7-10 years. Grab you some before it decides to drive away.

Apr 14th, 2023
David Sweeney

Really great. Big, some earthy minerality to it with some dark fruit. Not overbearing. Nice with a bone in rib eye.

Really great. Big, some earthy minerality to it with some dark fruit. Not overbearing. Nice with a bone in rib eye.

Oct 31st, 2021
Michael Herzig

Recently released directly from the Domaine. Lovely, rich, complex and long. Really delivered, best Grand Puy I have had

Recently released directly from the Domaine. Lovely, rich, complex and long. Really delivered, best Grand Puy I have had

Sep 7th, 2021
Michael Herzig

Very solid pauillac

Very solid pauillac

Aug 6th, 2021
David Nicewicz

Lovely GPL that’s still on the young side but open for business. Graphite, violets and plum. Huge silky body that will only get better with some bottle age.

Lovely GPL that’s still on the young side but open for business. Graphite, violets and plum. Huge silky body that will only get better with some bottle age.

Dec 14th, 2020