Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2022

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (95)

The 2022 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has turned out nicely in bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of rose petal, tobacco leaf and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, bright and velvety, with a layered core of fruit and powdery structuring tannins, it's beautifully balanced.

Winespectator (96)

This version shows the floral side of the vintage, with a vibrant mix of iris, violet and rose petal notes leading the way, backed by a core of pure and racy red and black currant preserves. There's a well-integrated singed cedar note running along its flanks and a long beam of iron driving the finish. Textbook. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

James Suckling (97)

Licorice with tapenade, cassis, roasted spices and a touch of bergamot and pencil shavings. Full-bodied and structured, this has filigreed tannins in a very dusty, almost powdery form. Really youthful and long. Juicy and compact with spot-on balance. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot. Give it at least three years to unwind and develop complexity.

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot. 38 hl/ha.
Purple-black colour. Rich and concentrated, packed with fruit and tannin. Huge depth, the tannins powerful but refined. Slight glow on the finish. Real Pauillac power. Imposing wine that will need some time but all the components are there. (JL)

Vinous (96)

The 2022 Grand Puy Lacoste, observed out of barrel, offers a more sensual and generous bouquet than previous vintages, with blackberry, bilberry and cedar scents emerging from the glass with a hint of pencil box underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, showing more structure than it did from barrel, which is precisely what you want from this Pauillac estate. Tobacco and graphite notes towards the finish linger beautifully in classical style. This is a very impressive wine that will mature with panache and stature.

BOW (8.75)

Caisse Variation 2022 contains the following bottles:

1x Double Magnum (3L)
2x Magnum (1,5L)
4x Bottle (0,75L)