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 2017 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Grand-Puy-Lacoste, presents a notable vintage with an alcohol content of 13.5%. It is sealed with a cork closure and has received a series of commendable reviews from various wine critics.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 93 points, highlighting its "aromas of fresh raspberries with some lemon peel and fresh herbs" and noting that it has a "chewy finish" that will benefit from additional aging. Suckling suggests that this wine will be better after 2022 (jamessuckling.com).

Similarly, Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider also rated it 93 points. He describes the wine as "classic and classy with a refreshing, mint-leaf edge" and points out its "crisp, chewy, sweet, vibrant red fruits." Leve advises that the wine is best consumed between 2025 and 2045 (TheWineCellarInsider.com).

Vinous, represented by Neal Martin, provided a detailed review, scoring the wine 91-93 points. Martin appreciated its "clean, precise, and conservative bouquet" alongside mineral tension and a focus on fresh cedar and tobacco-infused red and black fruits. He predicts that this quintessential Grand-Puy-Lacoste will be highly enjoyable in about ten years (Vinous).

Wine Spectator gave the wine a score of 92, characterizing it as "a taut and minerally version," with a core of damson plum, bitter cherry, and red currant fruit. The review notes the wine's "austere, iron-driven side of Pauillac" (Wine Spectator).

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss rated it 91 points, appreciating its "stylish" nature with plenty of black currant fruit framed by fine tannins. He suggests that it will be best enjoyed from 2023 (Wine Enthusiast).

Jane Anson, awarding it 94 points, describes the wine as a "lighter-framed vintage" that will be ready to drink sooner than typical Bordeaux blends. She notes its "elegance and finesse," with sculpted tannins and complexity from slate and smoke edges, calling it one of the standout successes of the 2017 vintage in Pauillac (janeanson.com).

The Wine Independent also awarded it 92 points, praising its "deep garnet-purple color" and "evocative notes of kirsch, fresh boysenberries, and redcurrant preserves." The review highlights its elegant and refreshing medium-bodied palate with fine-grained tannins (The Wine Independent).

Lastly, Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine 91 points, noting its "beautiful red and black fruits, dried herbs, savory flowers, and graphite-like notes." Dunnuck describes it as a "charming, complex, graceful Pauillac" suitable for the next 15 years (jebdunnuck.com).

In summary, the 2017 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a well-regarded Bordeaux Blend that showcases a harmonious balance of fruit, tannins, and minerality, with reviewers consistently noting its potential for aging and development over time.