Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2024

Wow, what a bouquet—deep, mineral, spicy, red and dark berries, smoky; on the palate silky-smooth, top-quality tannins, very well structured, elegant, with vivacity, finesse, and length. Once again, outstanding.

Grippy and cool, this has presence and focus in the mouth. Structured and chiselled with a cooling minty fresh acidity that drives the wine. Excellently displayed and presented, not rich but there's ripeness to the blackcurrant and plum fruit as well as purity and accents of smoke and cedar. Acidity is high giving extra tension but this isn't too sour or sharp. Needs some more time in oak to soften the edges but this has elegance. 70% new oak.

Spicy, black currants, cedar, cigar wrappers, spearmint, and floral aromas only take a single swirl to find. The palate is medium-bodied, chewy, crisp, and racy, with an open character allowing all of the sweet, vibrant, red currants, strawberries, and peppery garrigue notes to come through easily on the palate and in the classic-oriented finish. The wine is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon with 22% Merlot, 13.2% ABV. The Grand Vin was produced from 60% of the crop. Picking took place September 25 - October 8. Drink from 2028 - 2050. 92-94 Pts

A noble bouquet, marked by distinction, revealing from the outset a pronounced chalky minerality along with heady wisteria notes. The palate is both crystalline and creamy, with a wave of freshly ground coffee on the long finish.

Medium to full intensity inky plum colour, cold campfire and grilled cedar on the opening with vibrant plum fruits alongside, good quality, on the fresh side, but savoury and sappy with plenty of lift. 70% new oak for 17 months ageing.

Deep colour with black highlights. Very aromatic, refined, fruity and subtle nose, clearly marked by Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of black fruit. Supple on entry and immediately very refined on the palate (the texture recalls the delicate richness of a dry white wine), melting, subtle, delicate and irresistibly drinkable. It’s very good. Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot. Alcohol: 13.2% – pH: 3.65. Yield: 38 hl/ha.