Another unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine, with slightly more elegance and less weight than the powerhouse 1996, this gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty. It should be drinkable within 4-5 years, and keep for 25-30. This classic Pauillac is a worthy rival to the other-worldly 1996... Robert Parker
Bill Bender
More gravitas and oomph than the Las Cases but a smidge less inviting. Still presenting substantial tannins but the fruit gets a foot in the water and shines with dark cherry, iron and soil.
More gravitas and oomph than the Las Cases but a smidge less inviting. Still presenting substantial tannins but the fruit gets a foot in the water and shines with dark cherry, iron and soil.
9.3Peter Keohan
Dark ruby. Cigar box spice. Balanced young with long finish. Lovely
Dark ruby. Cigar box spice. Balanced young with long finish. Lovely
9.3Ki Punwar
Owner, California Wine Republic
Still very primary and closed; tons of potential with deep lush fruit and tannins, will try this again in 5 yrs.
Still very primary and closed; tons of potential with deep lush fruit and tannins, will try this again in 5 yrs.
9.3Doug Kahn
This vintage hasn't disappointed yet
This vintage hasn't disappointed yet
9.4Mike Anderson
Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines
Aging beautifully. Nearly 20 years down the road this guy was doing just fine.
Aging beautifully. Nearly 20 years down the road this guy was doing just fine.
9.2Robbie Ward
Sublime stuff. In great nick
Sublime stuff. In great nick
9.7Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe
Red currant and cherry with a bit of cedar and tobacco. Structured.
Red currant and cherry with a bit of cedar and tobacco. Structured.
9.1Scott Claffee
Classy.
Classy.
9.1Bill Bender
Wow! Just firing on all cylinders. Source it and thank me.
Wow! Just firing on all cylinders. Source it and thank me.
9.7Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
A nice 5th growth from a vintage that is often overlooked. Eighteen years old and it still has 5 left easy.
A nice 5th growth from a vintage that is often overlooked. Eighteen years old and it still has 5 left easy.
9.1WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.