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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 157 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Oliverl1 on 4/12/2024 & rated 91 points: Wonderful example of a great Chateau in a not so great year. Decanted and seemed at its best after 4 hours. Really very lovely and delicious. I don’t think it will improve further but it will go on for a good few years. (164 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 8/2/2023 & rated 91 points: Beautiful and fully mature wine with autumn forest and herbs. On the palate autumn forest impressions as well, red berries and elegant acidity, juicy and very mild tannin. (1280 views) | | | Tasted by Brett Pitt on 3/25/2023 & rated 92 points: Nice Pauillac (1340 views) | | | Tasted by Oenecnist on 7/21/2022: Records not handy. Bought 12b case 17-18 years ago for less than 35/b, very likely from Sam's or Binny's; this is #3 or 4. Crumbly cork but extracted in one piece. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Bit of amber hue to the otherwise purple color; mature blackcurrant, mature black plum that follow on the palate, good mouthfeel; some persistence. Noticeable fade two hours in. Solid performer from an underrated vintage; should hold well for at least a few more years and glad to have more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, price, age: Notable+. (2115 views) | | | Tasted by winchester-xi on 3/27/2022: Pleasing, savory, Cabernet-driven wine that shows its origin pretty well. In an ideal world it would have a little more depth and (especially) length, but at the right price it’s solid. Opened after 60 to 90 minutes of air. Nothing really tertiary yet, so no rush. (2404 views) | | | Tasted by WhinyWiner on 3/22/2022 & rated 93 points: Really nice. Took about 2 hours to really peak. Big, rich, earthy, balanced. (2310 views) | | | Tasted by Perthor01 on 6/6/2021 & rated 95 points: excellent wine - a bit "dead" immidiately upon opening but got back on track....ready to go though but will (hopefully) last a few more years yet... (2889 views) | | | Tasted by rhit on 5/1/2021: Beautiful blend of tertiary red/purple fruit, and strongly mineral finish. Fresh, with a healthy amount of tannin, and superbly portioned. Excellent drinking right now. (2501 views) | | | Tasted by wa2ofd on 2/21/2021: There are no hard edges on this under rated, very left bank Pauillac. I have a few more and not overly rushed to drink. Don’t think it improves from here, but happy where it is. (2289 views) | | | Tasted by pilatus88 on 1/23/2021 & rated 92 points: Just love the long smooth balanced finish of this wine. As soon as it lingers off you grab the glass again. Fantastic aging of a not great year. (2093 views) | | | Tasted by msauer on 12/27/2020 & rated 92 points: Klasse !
Körper, Struktur, Fleisch. Frische Frucht (nach 20 Jahren)
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nicht Ansatzweise alt... (2205 views) | | | Tasted by Collector1855 on 12/15/2020 & rated 89 points: Drinking next to the rustic 1999 Phelan Segur. Classic Pauillac aromas of pencil shavings, wet forest floor, dark fruit. Nice aromas but on the palate, the thin 1999 vintage cannot really hide here either. Drink up. (2481 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 11/25/2020 & rated 91 points: Gang of 4 in Covid19 times; Margaux versus Pauillac (@ RW): Beautiful bouquet with beautiful oak and red as well as dark berries. On the palate a lot of red berry acidity and some bell pepper. Refined and still beautiful wine. (1874 views) | | | Tasted by pilatus88 on 11/20/2020 & rated 92 points: Dark fruit. Cloves and peppery notes. Very potent and strong going at this age. Nice! (1361 views) | | | Tasted by pilatus88 on 10/17/2020 & rated 90 points: Mellow and soft with loads of dark fruit aroma. Caramel and oaky vanilla notes in background it is a very enjoyable companion to a good neat dish. Full body and great display of elegance. (1382 views) | | | Tasted by RayOB on 9/16/2020 & rated 92 points: Drank at 67
Incredibly fresh and alive (1437 views) | | | Tasted by bryon m on 2/17/2020 & rated 90 points: Drank with French cuisine at L'Escargot in Carmel. It paired well with the rack of lamb. The color was inky dark, medium weight, soft and nice. Not complex - light earthy flavors middle to end. The finish was short. (993 views) | | | Tasted by Tao on 1/12/2020 & rated 92 points: Another bottle of beautiful Pauillac! Strong and sheer nose of red currant fruits, a hint of sweet minerals, super easy to drink and smooth on the palate! (2253 views) | | | Tasted by sung251 on 1/4/2019 & rated 91 points: It was good but a bit disappointed. Well pitched acid and touch of vanilla but the fruit is a bit lacking compared to the amount of tannins and acid level. Should have no problem holding 5 years or so but no reason to hold. Drink now. (3467 views) | | | Tasted by Paui on 12/31/2018 & rated 89 points: After 4 years my second bottle and again a disappointment. Harsh tannins. Will not melt I believe. (3468 views) | | | Tasted by CranBurgundy on 12/18/2018 & rated 92 points: The fruit is darker and stronger than expected for a '99 with the secondary notes of vanilla, cedar, and mushroom just starting to develop. As it warms in the glass, the graphite characteristic disappears. Nicely resolved tannins and less than average acidity, but it all works well together. The only minor complaint is the finish is a little short in length. (3423 views) | | | Tasted by Dj6544 on 12/2/2018 & rated 95 points: Gorgeously correct paulliac. Intoxicating nose of raspberry leaf, smoke, cedar, pencil lead. Opens up after a few hours to be both bold and feminine. A silky, elegant entry with a refreshing mid palate full of sweet and savoury pleasure, this is terrific. This has realised its potential and is certainly at its peak. Eye rollingly delicious. (3232 views) | | | Tasted by manga on 11/6/2018 & rated 89 points: Tobacco and hints of menthol and plum and dark cherry. Undertones of cedar and dark chocolate add depth. The tannins are a bit grippy still with a medium-sized palate to support. The acidity is refreshing which carries the wine to an elegant finish. (2986 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 10/1/2018 & rated 91 points: Beautiful bouquet with vanilla, rustic flavors, some bell pepper and dark berries. On the palate the same impressions, red berries, mint, good acidity and mature tannin which is still a bit sticky. Will not improve anymore, but no great hurry either. (1899 views) | | | Tasted by Paul D on 6/15/2018 & rated 91 points: Mature, rich nose, tobacco, earth, ripe fruit, touch of fruit cake. Medium/full bodied, rich red fruit, savoury notes, tobacco, fresh acidity, some firm thanks on the good length finish but an excellent, mature 99. (2386 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, A Century of Bordeaux: The Nines (Sep 2019) (9/1/2019)
(Grand-puy-lacoste Grand Puy Lacoste Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
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(Ch Grand-Puy Lacoste Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
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(Ch Grand-Puy Lacoste Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, May/June 2001, IWC Issue #96
(Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, May/June 2000, IWC Issue #90
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Vineyard mapRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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History of Bordeaux
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"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Pauillac Read more detailed information about Pauillac Looking full onto the river from the earliest days, with an important port activity, traces of which go back to ancient times (shipment of bronze as long ago as 2000 B.C.), Pauillac's life has always been intimately linked to the history of wine. Although port activities were at the root of its prosperity, Pauillac had to wait until the eighteenth century when Bordeaux ceased to hold its privileged position to become a wine port. The town then became the natural outlet for the wine production of neighbouring cantons before reaching its zenith in a period when the vineyards were exceptionally prosperous.
The characteristic of the Pauillac terroir is its exceptional relief: the many undulating ridges make it unique morphologically speaking. Highly favourable conditions facilitate the dissection of the layer of gravel. This thin, Garonne gravel from whose very poverty springs great richness, has an extremely effective natural drainage.
With their velvet red colour with a hint of amber, the wines from the Pauillac appellation, full-bodied and rich in tannin, are vigorous. Powerful when young, their aromas of red fruits (black-currant, raspberry) or flowers (violets, roses, irises) melt with the passing of time into a bouquet which is long in the mouth.
Rich and complex, the wines of Pauillac deserve to be laid down for a little longer.
Production conditions (Decree dated November 14, 1936)
In order to have the right to the Pauillac appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Pauillac and from precisely defined parcels in the communes of Cissac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Sauveur, "excluding the parcels situated on recent alluvium and sand on impermeable subsoils",
- satisfy precise production conditions : grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare). |
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