94-96
Galloni: "The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle."
18,5
Vinum: "Einmal mehr grosse Klasse, Tannin von herrlichem, mineralischem Schliff, ewige Länge; perfekt ausgewogen, stillvoll, sich selber treu."
95
Decanter: "A superb GPL this year with one the highest percentages of Cabernet in the blend. Rose hawthorn notes on the nose - really nuanced. A little bit more closed on the palate in terms of overt acidity and fruit but this has such a beautiful texture, silky smooth with fine tannins that are persistent and mouthfilling but very elegant too, they frame the ripe fruit and mineral flavours - lots of bitter black chocolate and liquorice on this as well as salinity too. This has a much more subtle power than many others - a tense core, tightly wrapped but presenting a lovely juicy fragrant cherry flavour with terroir markers in the liquorice and lick of wet stone and the gorgeous Cabernet eucalyptus on show. So much potential - this will be excellent. I love it! Once it comes around it will have a very long life indeed."
94-95
Suckling: "Very fine and polished tannins with lovely balance and beauty. Blackberries, blackcurrants and a creamy texture. Lovely finesse and focus. There’s delicacy and beauty to this. 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% merlot."
18
Weinwisser: "85 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 % Merlot, 40 hl/ha. Dunkles Purpurrot mit satter Mitte und aufhellendem rubinrotem Rand. Verführerisches Bouquet, frischgepflückte rote Kirsche, Himbeergelee, zartes Veilchenparfüm und Preiselbeersaft. Am seibalancierten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, magischer Rasse, «sapider» Extraktfülle, druckvoll, engmaschigem Tanningerüst und perfekt geformtem Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale rotbeerige Konturen, dunkle Mineralik und fein sandige Adstringenz. Ein klassisch «reiner» und sehr präziser GPL, der perfekt zum Jahrgang passt – Bravo!"
92-94+
Wine Advocate: "The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty, bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, rose petals, violets, warm spices and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's fleshy and enveloping, with melting tannins, succulent acids and a pleasure-bent, demonstrative personality. While it's clear that this is an irresistibly charming, satisfying Pauillac from the Borie family, it wouldn't surprise me to see it acquire additional depth, flesh and seriousness with further barrel maturation."
93
Falstaff: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Tabakig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte schwarze Beeren, frische Rote Johannisbeeren, etwas Lakritze, Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, frische Herzkirschen, straffe, gut integrierte Tannine, frisch strukturiert, zarte Nougatnuancen im Abgang, gutes Reifepotenzial."
92-94
Neal Martin: "The 2021 Grand Puy Lacoste was picked from September 24 to October 8 at 40hL/ha, and matured in 75% new oak. There is quite a conspicuous gap between this and the Deuxième Vin this year, the Grand Vin delivering much more cohesion and fruit intensity: blackberry, tobacco, mahogany bureau and a touch of sage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well balanced, and predictably unapologetically classic in style. If you love GPL, then you're going to appreciate this return to its quintessential style after three opulent vintages."
92-94
Wine Cellar Insider: "Spiced cassis, cedar, tobacco wrapper, and leafy herbs create the nose. On the palate, the wine is bright, chewy, crisp, and fresh, with a solid blast of peppery currants in the endnote. The wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, 13% ABV. The harvest took place September 24-October 8. Drink from 2026 – 2050."
