2010 Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival)

SKU #1066945 98 points Jane Anson

Outer quote mark Inky ruby colour even at 10 years old, easily as good as the 2016 and possibly even better. You can spend a lot more money on wines of this vintage and not get as much pleasure as you are getting in the glass here. Pure brilliant Pauillac, dripping with liquorice, black chocolate, rose petals, blackberries, liqourice, smoked earth, cassis, all poised with purity. Only just thinking about its drinking window, and just so generous and balanced even now, but come back in 10 years and it will only have moved on a few tiptoes - this is a slow-ageing, confident wine that will take its time. Inner quote mark (9/2021)

97 points Vinous

Outer quote mark An attractive minty bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit laced with subtle marine/seaweed notes, a touch of graphite developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive tension and wonderful freshness right from the start. There is a sense of coiled up energy here and the finish just leaves you breathless. (NM) Inner quote mark (4/2020)

96 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Freshness and seamless elegance, with vivid, bright red and black fruit. Floral aspects evoke a sense of Margaux elegance, but the palate’s noticeable grip and backbone remind you that this is Pauillac. From vines on deep gravels, ideal for ripening the 75% plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon. Such refinement and power. (PK) Inner quote mark (5/2021)

95 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark An absolutely magnificent wine from this very popular estate, which sits well off the Route du Vin, just to the southwest of the town of Pauillac, its classic creme de cassis and floral notes are well-displayed. The wine possesses supple tannin, a full body, voluptuous character and a layered, impressively textured mouthfeel. This is a brilliant effort from Grand Puy Lacoste that can be drunk in 4-5 years or cellared for three decades or more. (RP) Inner quote mark (2/2013)


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By: Steve Greer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 2/13/2013 | Send Email
This was a standout for me in Bordeaux and again at the UGC tasting. From barrel.... graphite and cassis on nose. Spice, mineral and cassis palate with heady minerality and cassis on finish. At UGC a more fragrant nose, spice graphite cassis with great structure. I really love this wine and terrific candidate for the cellar.

By: Ralph Sands | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 2/5/2013 | Send Email
Powerful. Seriously good!

By: Alex Pross | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 2/5/2013 | Send Email
A must buy! Bright fruit, with precision and elegance found in few wines. Laser beam fruit with supple tannins. Wow! This may be a legend in the making. And it may even be affordable.

By: Clyde Beffa Jr. | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 2/5/2013 | Send Email
Dense and powerful, it shows ripe cassis fruit, espresso bean and chewy, integrated tannins.

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