Vinous (N. Martin) (2023) 96 - 98 / 100

Contains more merlot due to the high quality of the fruit. Therefors, this lends this GPL a little more precocity and sensuality compared to other vintages, not cut from the same “classical” cloth as, say, the 2019 or 2020. Underlying this velvety veneer are enticing traits of freshly-rolled tabacco and undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-sculpted tannins. Silky smooth in texture, so much so that it belies that backbone underneath. There is a peacock’s tail of mineralrich, quite peppery black fruit on the finish, completing a Pauillac endowed with huge potential.

JM Quarin (2023) 97 / 100

Couleur rouge sombre, aux reflets pourpres. Nez intense, fin, fruité, subtil, complexe, délicat et noble. Bouche tout en pulpe suave et fondante, avec de la classe dans le toucher. La puissance se fait jour en milieu de bouche, sans jamais bouleverser le port gracieux de Grand Puy Lacoste. Finale incrachable, longue, profonde, au grain fin.

Markus del Monego (2023) 97 / 100

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Very rich and intense nose with fine hints of graphite, backed by succulent fruit, blackcurrants, blackberries, sweet elderberries, fine toasting and elegant oriental spices with a whiff of vanilla in the background. On the palate velvety tannins, well structured, with dark berries and ripe stone fruit, wellbalanced with freshness and excellent length, a multi-layered tasting pleasure.

Decanter (2023) 96 / 100

Gorgeous vibrant purple colour in the glass, deep and darkly scented, black bramble fruits, flowers, cinnamon, dark chocolate and liquorice. Firm and forward, this is generous but sleek, so you get power and concentration but also juicy liveliness, great tension and energy. I really do like the ease of this, it's not trying too hard but delivered with poise, punch and purity. An excellent wine that really over delivers - so well presented, detailed, finessed and refined but still with the strength coming at the end in the wave of liquorice, dark chocolate and wet stone terroir markers. A brilliant wine with potential to deliver such excellent drinking pleasure. I love it.

Jeff Leve (2023) 95 - 97 / 100

Flowers, blackberries, spice, cigar box, black currants, cherries, and cedar open the perfume. On the palate, the wine is sweet, fresh, spicy, chewy, and almost creamy in the dark, red, pit fruit finish. The wine is long, with intensity, complexity, and aging ability. This wine has the potential to score even higher when it is in bottle.

James Suckling (2023) 95 - 96 / 100

A very structured and rich red with black berry and chocolate. Full-bodied with a solid core of fine tannins and a fresh and muscular finish. Dusty texture. Yet it remains bright and vivid.

Terre de Vins (2023) 95 - 96 / 100

Bourgeon de cassis, menthol, Grand Puy Lacoste décline son charme habituel, escorté d’une corolle florale. Le juteux est là, plein et savoureux, la matière se tient élégamment en droiture et en longueur, sur une trame tannique ciselée, jusqu'à sa finale entre menthe poivrée et umami. Un pauillac de pur plaisir.

RVF (2023) 94 - 96 / 100

Très harmonieux, ce 2022 est dessiné par des beaux cabernets qui allient le fruité éclatant, croquants et une finale acidulée et juteuse. Un ensemble qui représente un admirable classique de l’appellation.

Bettane & Desseauve (2023) 95 / 100

Une fois de plus, incarnation même de ce qu’est le classicisme pauillacais dans la forme et le fond. Le cèdre et le tabac sont présents et liés à un corps de grand millésime.

Vert de Vin (2023) 92 - 93 / 100
Le Point (2023) 18 - 18 / 20

Cerise, bien fruité, note épicée, bouche fraîche, tendue, élégante, tanins fins, délicat, belle trame solide.

Appellation	Pauillac
Classement	5ème Grand Cru Classé en 1855
Superficie	58 ha
Encépagement	Cabernet Sauvignon 75% - Merlot 20% - Cabernet Franc 5%
Age moyen des vignes	38 ans
Sols et sous-sol	Grosses graves profondes sur relief très vallonné
Vinification	Cuvaison longue (environ 3 semaines)
Elevage	Barriques neuves à 75% durant 16 à 18 mois