94-96

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Tasted two times. 04/2022

92-94

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2021 Grand Puy Lacoste was picked from September 24 to October 8 at 40hL/ha, and matured in 75% new oak. There is quite a conspicuous gap between this and the Deuxième Vin this year, the Grand Vin delivering much more cohesion and fruit intensity: blackberry, tobacco, mahogany bureau and a touch of sage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well balanced, and predictably unapologetically classic in style. If you love GPL, then you're going to appreciate this return to its quintessential style after three opulent vintages. 04/2022

92-94+

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty, bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, rose petals, violets, warm spices and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's fleshy and enveloping, with melting tannins, succulent acids and a pleasure-bent, demonstrative personality. While it's clear that this is an irresistibly charming, satisfying Pauillac from the Borie family, it wouldn't surprise me to see it acquire additional depth, flesh and seriousness with further barrel maturation. 04/2022

95

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et profonde. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité et pur. Délicieux en entrée de bouche, très savoureux au milieu, avec un corps fondant, beaucoup de goût et une trame tannique raffinée, le vin caresse le palais, précis, savoureux et noble dans la persistance. Très belle longueur. Assemblage : 85 % cabernet sauvignon (la proportion la plus haute connue), 15 % merlot. Degré d'alcool : 12°95 - pH : 3,64. Rendement moyen sur la propriété : 40 hl/ha. Sélection pour le grand vin : 30 hl/ha. 04/2022

94-95

James Suckling

James Suckling

Very fine and polished tannins with lovely balance and beauty. Blackberries, blackcurrants and a creamy texture. Lovely finesse and focus. There’s delicacy and beauty to this. 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% merlot. 05/2022