93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2000

One of the greatest Grand-Puy-Lacostes ever produced, the 1982 still possesses a youthful, dense opaque purple color with slight lightening at the edge. The nose remains somewhat monolithic, but an intense black currant/creme de cassis-scented bouquet is backed up by roasted earth, smoke, and mineral notes.

91 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, July 2002

...Reticent aromas of plum, currant, mint and cedar. Dry, penetrating and stylish, with very primary flavors and noteworthy vinosity. Classic claret intensity and grip without any excess weight. The flavors build impressively on the firmly tannic, youthfully tough finish...

92 points,

Wine Spectator, November 1998

Not as impressive as it once was; nonetheless, a rich and caressing wine. Sweet berry flavor, with hints of tobacco and raisin. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a caressing finish.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. (JS)

About Winery

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste is located just north of the road that joins Pauillac to Saint-Laurent-et-Benon. (Appellation Pauillac Controlée). Classification: Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste was classified as a Fifth Growth in the Classification of 1855. Vineyards and Grape varieties: 124 acres of the 222 acres on the estate are under vines and producing 8,000-14,000 cases. Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste has the vineyards planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot History: Grand-Puy-Lacoste dates back as early as 1743 when it was known to be surrounded by a few rows of vines. lawyers and parliamentarians succeeded one another at the had of what was one of the first vineyards to develop. In 1978, Raymond Dupin, who had a reputation of being one of Bordeaux's greatest gourmets, sold the Chateau to Jean-Eugene Borie, owner of Ducru-Beaucaillou. The Chateau has been run since then by Jean-Eugene's son Xavier. Xavier began a remodeling program which completely modernized the ancient and dilapidated cellars. The resurgence of Grand-Puy-Lacoste to the forefront of leading Pauillacs expected to take several years was immediately apparent with Xavier's first vintage at the Chateau. Vinification and aging: The traditional vinification is carried out in oak vats followed by aging in new or nearly new barrels. Time spent in barrels is 18 to 20 months. Style: A concentrated wine of good color, Grand-Puy-Lacoste has enjoyed a solid reputation for big, durable full-bodied Pauillacs.

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