2017 Grand Puy Lacoste 6 Pack

94 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak.

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2017 Grand-Puy-Lacoste was bottled at the end of June. Brambly black fruit, wild hedgerow, cedar and a touch of wild mint. This is classic "GPL". The palate is very well balanced with brine-tinged black fruit and a fine bead of acidity. It is beautifully focused with a refined, lightly spiced finish. You have to give this wine time in the glass because it really starts to "flow" after 5-10 minutes. Excellent.

93 POINTS

Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

A fresh, lively, vibrant and classically styled wine with bright, crunchy cassis, citrus, tobacco, earth and cranberry notes. The wine is medium/full bodied and seems to be holding much of what it has to offer in reserve. This is one of the few wines this year which will need cellaring before it is ready to drink. Made from blending 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, it reached 13.3% alcohol. The harvest took place September 15 to September 29.

93 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of fresh raspberries with some lemon peel and fresh herbs follow through to a full to medium body. Fresh herbs and graphite highlight the wine. Chewy finish. Needs time to soften. Better after 2022.

93 POINTS

Jacques Perrin - Vinifera

Nez fruité et frais, très ouvert, sur la fraise épicée. Vin de demi-corps, extrait avec doigté, s’allonge bien, sur le raffinement plutôt que le muscle, c’est très bon.

92 POINTS

Wine Spectator

A taut and minerally version, defined by a chalky underpinning that harnesses the core of damson plum, bitter cherry and red currant fruit. Streaks of cedar, chestnut and bay leaf mark the finish. Shows the austere, iron-driven side of Pauillac. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

92 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Deep dark ruby colour, with purple reflections, and a delicate bright trim. It is relatively closed on the nose, with a spicy red berry aroma, and nuances of green tea, vervaine and tree resin. It has a soft and comparatively generous opening on the palate, and has a powerful body, with a mild acidity, very fine tannins, and is quite silky and fresh, polished and long lasting, with plenty of juice and a slightly salty background.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Very pretty and focused with a tight and refined palate of juicy tannins and a savory finish. Elegant. Points: 92-93