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 2020 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from the Pauillac sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Grand-Puy-Lacoste, this red wine comes in a 750ml bottle with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

Praised by multiple reviewers, the 2020 vintage is noted for its complexity and aging potential. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 97 points, describing it as "full-bodied" with "tight, compact tannins that grow and grow on the finish." He highlighted its "blackcurrant and graphite character" and compared it favorably to the excellent 2016 vintage.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also commended the wine, giving it 94+ points. William Kelley noted its "aromas of cassis and plums mingled with pencil shavings, violets and loamy soil." He described the wine as "medium to full-bodied, pure and fleshy," with "lively acids, powdery tannins, and good depth at the core."

Decanter's review, which awarded the wine 96 points, emphasized the "smooth and supple" texture and the "lovely energy and vibrancy" of the wine. The review mentioned flavors of "milk chocolate, blackcurrants, some cinnamon, floral spice notes, cedar, and a touch of liquorice," highlighting the wine's "serious" yet "joyful" nature.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine another high score of 97 points, calling it "full-bodied, concentrated and rich." He praised its "lushness to the fruits" and the "softness and polish to tannins," ultimately declaring it "the finest vintage ever produced at Grand Puy Lacoste."

Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine 95+ points, describing it as "a more focused, classic effort" with "gorgeous purity of fruit, ripe, building tannins, and flawless balance." He compared it to the 2016 vintage, noting its "tons of class."

Vinous awarded the wine 96 points, commending its "sophisticated and complex bouquet" and "real intensity and concentration." Neal Martin described it as "magnificent" with a "persistent graphite-infused finish."

Wine Spectator also gave the wine 96 points, highlighting its "tightly coiled" nature with a "blitz of iron and savory notes wrapped around a core of cassis, damson plum, and black cherry." The review recommended patience, suggesting it will be best enjoyed from 2028 through 2042.

The Wine Independent provided a slightly lower score of 93 points but still praised the wine's "deep garnet-purple color" and "eager-to-please notes of crushed black plums, wild blueberries, and warm cassis."

Overall, the 2020 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has received high praise across the board for its complexity, balance, and aging potential, making it a standout vintage from this esteemed producer.