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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2016 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a powerful, exciting wine. That is the good news. But readers are going to have to be patient, as the 2016 shows very little of the upfront appeal that was so evident when it was in barrel. In the glass, the 2016 is sumptuous, vivid and incredibly detailed, with generous super-ripe red fruit and floral notes that develop with time. The wine's concentration and vibrancy lead me to think it will enjoy a very long life. Wow! 12/2018

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2016 Grand Puy-Lacoste has a clean, precise bouquet with nicely detailed blackberry, briar and tobacco aromas, touches of mint emerging with time, all utterly charming. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity, conveying a sense of symmetry throughout and leading into a deft, quite persistent finish. This is very classy, and it should age with style. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. 01/2020

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Grand-Puy-Lacoste gives up pure kirsch and red and black currants with violets and baking spices. Medium-bodied, firm and grainy, it's very expressive with good concentration and length. November 2018

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2016 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is closed and needs bottle age but has a beautiful, medium to full-bodied style as well as ripe currants, some smoky tobacco and cedar pencil notes, ripe tannins, terrific fruit, and outstanding length. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age and should evolve gracefully over the following 15+ years. 05/2024

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Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

Pure, precise and refined aromas of blue fruit, cherries, currants, fresh herbs, green olives and a hint of graphite. On the palate it is refined and medium-bodied. The tannins are firm but quite woven and dusty, with a juicy core of fruit and a long, fresh finish. Understated and nuanced. It goes on for a minute. 79% cabernet sauvignon and 21% merlot. Classic but not opulent. A joy to drink now, but will age for decades. Drink or hold. 02/2026