Grand Puy Lacoste 2021 (6x75cl OWC)

Description

By Decanter in 2022 (D95)
A pretty and fragranced nose, then a sense of true classicism with bright, shining acidity underpinning crushed-velvet tannins and undertones of cola, liquorice and cool blue fruit. Slightly lean but also with lots of Cabernet characters supporting the frame – good weight and focus, with drive. Quite linear and straight, but this works and makes you come back for more.

By Jeff Leve in 2022 (JL94)
Spiced cassis, cedar, tobacco wrapper and leafy herbs create the nose. On the palate the wine is bright, chewy, crisp and fresh, with a solid blast of peppery currants in the endnote. The wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, 13% ABV. The harvest took place September 24-October 8. Drink from 2026 – 2050.

By Raffaele Vecchione in 2023 (RV93)
Expressive and rich in the main matrix, it shows notes of red plums, wild strawberries, cedar pieces, mandarin peel, vetiver and guarana. Medium-full-bodied, harmonious and balanced in the sip, it closes with great harmony and enjoyability. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. Best since 2025.

By Wine Spectator in 2022 (WS93)
The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a super-expressive wine. Cabernet Sauvignon drives the blend, and that translates in the wine’s flavor profile. Plum, dried herbs, menthol and spice gradually emerge. Although the 2021 is a bit tight today, it comes across as more of a medium-term proposition.

By Wine Advocate in 2022 (WA94)
The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of the vintage’s successes, wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis and raspberries mingled with notions of violets, rose petals, pencil shavings and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, with a deep, layered core of pure fruit framed by ripe acids and sweet tannins, its suave, charming profile means that it will offer a broad drinking window. A slightly lower percentage of new oak, with lighter toasts, is reflected in better barrel integration out of the gates.