Ratings: Robert Parker 90/100, Gault Millau 92/100, Guide Hachette 2** (remarkable wine)
The name "Grand-Puy" evokes the privileged location of its vineyard on the heights of Pauillac, where the
château rises amidst its vines. This Grand Cru Classé produces a remarkable wine in the classic spirit of the perfect Pauillac. Complex on the palate, with deep, refined tannins, we are currently enjoying this 1998 vintage at its perfect peak.
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Eye
a beautiful deep garnet color
Nose
a wide range of aromas dominated by very ripe, slightly spicy blackcurrant
Palate
A beautiful, fruit-forward structure with well-balanced tannins. The finish is long-lasting, combining power and harmony.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, de l'agneau (de Pauillac !) des gibiers, un gigot d'agneau, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The estate boasts one of the best-located and most consistent terroirs in Pauillac, with significant potential from its old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which give the wine its remarkable body and very noble spicy aromas. François-Xavier Borie manages it with wisdom, skill, and an evident commitment to Médoc classicism. The second wine, Lacoste-Borie, has clearly improved since 2014, but it will be produced in smaller quantities in the future as it will no longer include the young vines from Château Haut-Batailley.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This estate has had only two owners in 75 years: Raymond Dupin, from 1932 to 1978, followed by the Borie family, represented today by François-Xavier and his daughter Emeline. They manage this Fifth Growth estate, which features a homogeneous vineyard on the gravel and clay plateau of Grand-Puy, with a significant proportion of old vines. Consistency has been flawless for over a decade now, and some older vintages continue to surprise. “GPL,” as they say in Bordeaux, produces a classic Pauillac—full-bodied and lively, with richly spiced tannins and a rather straightforward style. In great vintages, it acquires a magnificent smoothness that improves with age.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PIERRE P. Posted on January 4, 2025
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