2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

NM 94 VN 94 WE 94 JS 93 JA 93 TWI 93 WS 93 DC 91 JL 91 WA 91
NM 94

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, May 2013

(NM92-94 points) Tasted en primeur at the chateau. The Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2012 is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot picked between 3rd and 16th October at 36hl/ha and matured in 75% new oak. The aromatics...
VN 94

Vinous, September 2022

The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has an impressive cassis-tinged bouquet with fresh tobacco and graphite infused black fruit that are very well focused and neatly integrated with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2013

(WE92-94 points) With so much spicy fruit, intensely ripe blackberry flavors and solid tannins, all the elements of excellence are here, and powered by a firm structure. This wine has weight and a fine Cabernet concentration.
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2015

This is very muscular with blackcurrant, blueberry and mineral character. Full and tight now but this shows a serious backbone of tannins and length. Try in 2018.
JA 93

janeanson.com, March 2022

Stands out in the lineup, violet-ringed in colour (where many have softened to a gentle ruby at this point). A kick of cloves and ripped blackberry fruits on the aromatics, studded with violet flowers. Less depth through...
TWI 93

The Wine Independent, February 2023

The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is medium to deep garnet colored. It slowly emerges from the glass with fragrant notes of potpourri, spice cake, and fallen leaves over a core of warm cassis and stewed plums. The medium-bodied...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2015

Well-built, with a charcoal frame that melds nicely with steeped currant, blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors. The long finish is riveted to a graphite underpinning. Remarkably dense, but without the austere...
DC 91

Decanter, March 2022

The sort of claret that tastes good young, middle-aged or old, keeping its purity of fresh fruit and refined silky texture. Not a big wine but a joy to drink.
JL 91

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2015

Full bodied, with good concentration of cassis, cedar, earth, spice and tobacco notes. The wine has a firm tannic backbone that will allow it to age and improve. Read more...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2015

Always a favorite among consumers, Xavier Borie’s is a fifth-growth Pauillac that consistently performs at a much higher level. The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has the classic, tell-tale crème de cassis as well as some bluer...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2012
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, one of the oldest properties in the Medoc, has a long history dating back to the 16th century. It was under ownership of a single family for generations, until sold by the Lacoste family in 1920 and finally acquired by the Borie family in 1978.

The name Grand-Puy comes from the ancient term “puy” which means “hillock, small height”. True to its name, the vineyard of Grand-Puy-Lacoste sits on outcrops that rise to around 20 meters above sea level.

Long before the 1855 Classification, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste’s reputation was recognized for quality. In 1776, Saint Guirons & Lacoste (its name at that time) was ranked fifth in a classification of Pauillac estates by the King's Intendant in Aquitaine, Dupre de Saint-Maur. The estate’s reputation for quality grew and the Bordeaux Classification made the “fifth growth” ranking official, placing it among the “elite” of Bordeaux wines.

Since 1978, Francois-Xavier Borie has guided Grand-Puy-Lacoste's fortunes. Major investments were made and restorations and renovations were undertaken. 58 hectares of the estate’s 90 hectares are planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Today, with the help of his eldest daughter, Emeline, Francois-Xavier Borie has raised Grand-Puy-Lacoste to the level of a "great Pauillac" and ensures that it maintains that status. Among Pauillac wines, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is considered "a great classic”, capable of aligning its consistent character with the spirit of each vintage.

The wines of Grand-Puy-Lacoste have a beautiful, deep color and the aromas are very pure and complex, subtle and refined. Depending on the vintage, one's first impression may be of ripe fruit or flowers, often toasted notes, spice and vanilla. With time it develops a remarkably full, rich character.

In the mouth one is struck by its elegant individuality. The flavors support and amplify its aromatic sensations with a notably large range of fruit, particularly cassis, which develops with age. The wines are well-built, with powerful tannic structure which never loses its silky smoothness.

By nature a wine for long aging, Grand-Puy-Lacoste needs between eight and ten years to reveal its full potential.

The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a remarkable example of a Bordeaux blend bringing together the finesse of French winemaking and the power of the Pauillac terroir. Produced by the renowned Grand-Puy-Lacoste in France's illustrious Bordeaux region, this red wine boasts a harmonious blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot.

Upon visually inspecting the wine, one is met with a medium to deep garnet hue, indicative of its maturity and intensity. As the wine breathes, it unfolds a bouquet of captivating aromas including classic crème de cassis, blue fruits, and floral undertones, intertwined with intriguing hints of fresh tobacco, graphite, and a slight, pleasing touch of seaweed.

On the palate, this wine reveals an impressive structure, underscored by ripe and finely grained tannins. The medium-bodied profile is beautifully balanced, demonstrating a keen thread of acidity that carries through to its vibrant, graphite-infused finish. The wine's backbone of firm tannins and low acidity allow for an upfront appeal while also promising potential for further aging.

The 2012 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is indeed a standout selection from the Left Bank, displaying a delightful symmetry and focus. Its layered complexity is unveiled through its robust flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, and a hint of spice. The wine is beautifully rounded out with a kick of cloves, earthy notes, and a pleasantly surprising salty tang on the finish.

With an alcohol content of 13.5%, this wine is well built and remarkably dense, offering a refined and silky texture that underscores its quality. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of Grand-Puy-Lacoste and the quintessential taste of Bordeaux.