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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, 2005

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste
$189.99
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The 2005 vintage produced some of Bordeaux's most structured, long-lived wines, and Grand-Puy-Lacoste's has reached its plateau of maturity. This Fifth Growth sits on the Bages plateau in Pauillac, producing classically structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines at a fraction of neighboring classified growths' prices. Twenty years on, the 2005 shows cedar, graphite, cassis, and tobacco, with resolved tannins and a persistent finish. The Borie family has owned the estate since 1980, maintaining traditional winemaking that emphasizes aging potential. Ready now through 2035.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2005 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has a punchy bouquet of red and black fruit with light touches of wild mint and sage. This is actually a little Right Bank in style so it lacks a bit of typicité. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins on the entry, slightly savoury red berry fruit and hints of iodine and sage. The 2005 is quite a medicinal G.P.L., with an open finish to suggest that bottles can be drunk now and over the next 15 to 20 years. Tasted at the château." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

96 points

"This estate's finest wine of the decade is the 2005 Grand-Puy-Lacoste, a fleshy, sumptuous wine evocative of cassis, sweet red berries and cigar box, framed by a touch of creamy new oak that integrates with opening. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with an enveloping core of fruit, rich tannins and a seamless but authoritative profile, it concludes with a long, resonant finish. Just entering early maturity, it will continue to develop for several decades." —William Kelley

Wine Spectator

93 points

"Has subtle blackberry, licorice and currant on the nose, with hints of mint. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a very pretty texture. Caresses everything. Refined and balanced. A beautiful wine that's hard to keep your hands off now."

More about Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Classic Pauillac at its best. François-Xavier Borie runs this 36-hectare fifth growth with rigor—75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% new oak, 18 months aging. Full-bodied, tannic, meant for the cellar. Outperforming its classification for years.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2005

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

grilled ribeye, roasted lamb shoulder, braised venison, beef tenderloin, herb-crusted red meat

Tasting Profile

Garnet Pauillac with ripe plum, blackcurrant, and mineral aromas. Full-bodied with structured tannins and balanced acidity, displaying dark fruit, spice, and earthy finish.

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