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 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a Bordeaux blend from the Pauillac region of France, made by the producer Grand-Puy-Lacoste. This wine has garnered praise from several reviewers, with multiple scores in the mid-90s, highlighting its potential. James Suckling notes its "cherries and walnuts with dried flowers on the nose," and describes it as "medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins, creamy texture and a bright, vivid finish." He scores it a respectable 94 points.

Jeff Leve provides an excellent review, scoring it 95 points, and comments on its "beautiful depth in the color" and the complexity of its flavors, including "flowers, tobacco leaf, cedar, spice, cigar box and crème de cassis." He suggests allowing the wine at least 10-12 years of aging before opening, emphasizing its classic and firm style.

Similarly, Decanter awards it 95 points, appreciating the "sweet black cherry fruits, bilberry and hedgerow" along with "big Pauillac tannins." The review notes that the wine has gained weight over aging, extending its drinking window.

Neal Martin from Vinous also scores it 95 points, praising its "black currant mixes with raspberry and a touch of graphite and brine," while acknowledging its classic Grand-Puy-Lacoste characteristics. He emphasizes the wine's potential longevity, suggesting it will drink well for 20 years.

Jeb Dunnuck gives one of the highest scores at 96 points, calling it a "ripe, upfront, expressive beauty" with "loads of currant and cassis notes." He highlights its full-bodied nature and fine tannins, noting its freshness and liveliness on the palate.

Overall, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a complex, well-structured wine with evident aging potential. It features a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, harvested between September 21 and October 5. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine promises to be a satisfying choice for those who appreciate a classic Pauillac style.