Lot 179
CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON 1998 (1)
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 1996 (4) 92 WS 93 WA
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2000 (3) 92 WS 95 WA

Lot 179 Details
CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON 1998 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
bin soiled label
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 1996 (4)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
3 x bin soiled strip labels
WS 92 WA 93
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2000 (3)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
The 2000 Château Grand Puy Lacoste is an exceptional wine from Xavier Borie. It has a brilliant nose of blackberry, crushed stone, graphite and cedar. Putting it to one side for ten to 15 minutes reveals subtle mint-like aromas that whisk you straight to Pauillac. The palate is smooth and silky, cloaking the tannic frame of this GPL so that you barely notice it. But that will stand it in good stead for the long-term, the cornerstone of all great wines from this estate. Then there is that hint of spice on the aftertaste—the show ain't over yet. Served alongside a magnum of Pichon Baron 2000, I would say that at the moment, it does not quite possess the same level of precision. However, it remains a magnificent Pauillac to cherish long-term. Tasted January 2016. Drink: 2020-2045 WS 92 WA 95