Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2006 Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé 12 x 75cl Bottles

This fifth growth continues to outpunch its classification and deliver real quality, longevity and value. A superb terroir and with a classic Pauillac blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc it has real intensity and depth. With a nose of black fruit and Bovril, the palate contains silky tannins and fresh acids, there is a completeness and harmony here that we did not find in many. Should be a 'must buy' for lovers of the left bank. 16.3 points (out of 20)

  • En Primeur wine En Primeur wines are still in barrel at the châteaux and are sold as ‘futures’ up to two years in advance of delivery. The price includes delivery in-bond to a dedicated storage account. Before your wine arrives in the UK you will have the option to specify duty-paid delivery to an address of your choice, but you will need to pay a release fee to cover duty, VAT and handling at the prevailing rates.
Origin:
France
Closure:
Natural Cork
Style:
Medium-bodied reds
  • C

Estimated delivery: Summer 2009

Estimated release cost: £78.00

"While not at the level of this estate’s blockbuster 2005, the 2006 exhibits a deep purple color as well as classic aromas of cassis and blueberries, ripe tannin, medium body, a distinctive minerality, and a long finish. It recalls the brilliant 1995 and 1996 made here. Fashioned from yields of 47 hectoliters per hectare, the final blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc."

Robert Parker,
The Wine Advocate, 90-92 points
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"No darker than Haut-Batailley. Thick and opulent on the nose. Very sweet and engaging, with lots of fine tannins - something reminiscent of port about this! The tannins are not at all green - very mouth-cleaning, This wine rinses the mouth. Really complete. Very gentle extraction. Much rounder tannins than most other similar wines. Totally charming. Not big but great balance and vivacity, Bravo!"

Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com, 18 points (out of 20)
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"A clean young wine, with fine, silky tannins, good focused fruit and a medium-to-long finish. Caressing and refined."

James Suckling,
The Wine Advocate, 89-91 points
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