2015 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 6 Pack

96 POINTS

James Suckling

Swathed in spicy and toasty oak aromas, this has a wealth of superbly expressed red and dark berries, flowers and mint. The palate delivers a very assertive and energetic array of dark berries and spiced plums with a fresh, focused, vibrant finish. Superb wine. Try from 2023.

95 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Dark ruby with purple reflections, subtly lighter at the rim. Somewhat shy on the nose, subtle hints of cassis and mint, fresh sweet cherry and a hint of orange zest. Medium complexity, juicy and sweet, charming texture, with ripe, supporting tannins in the background. Lingers long. A delicious accompaniment at the table.

94 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

I love this from the first nose. It’s not quite as complex as the 2017 at Grand-Puy-Lacoste, never mind the 2016, but this is still an exceptionally good Pauillac in the vintage. There’s black fruits, firm tannins, excellent graphite and slate notes and touches of liquorice with clear depth and length. Very good quality, and carefully extracted, it goes gently into the night. 75% new oak.

92 POINTS

Wine Spectator

This is on the charming side of the spectrum, with a rounded hint to the mix of violet-infused plum and cherry fruit, accented by notes of singed cedar and sandalwood. Light black tea and warm cast iron accents pervade the finish, returning this to a more typical Pauillac profile. Best from 2020 through 2032. 10,000 cases made.