1995 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 5th Growth Pauillac, ex Chateau Release Feb 2020 (6 x Bottle)
Another unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine, with slightly more elegance and less weight than the powerhouse 1996, this gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty. It should be drinkable within 4-5 years, and keep for 25-30. This classic Pauillac is a worthy rival to the other-worldly 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.
1995 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 5th Growth Pauillac, ex Chateau Release Feb 2020 (6 x Bottle)
Another unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine, with slightly more elegance and less weight than the powerhouse 1996, this gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty. It should be drinkable within 4-5 years, and keep for 25-30. This classic Pauillac is a worthy rival to the other-worldly 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.
| Producer | Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Pauillac |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 13.50% |
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Inside Bordeaux
Significantly softer than 1998, beautifully graceful, with whisps of campfire smoke and autumnal hedgerow blackberry puree, held in place by barely there tannins. A warm vintage and you see the generosity. It is absolutely ready to drink, and begging for a quiet corner and a good book. Soft in the finish but with poise and charm. September 18 to October 3.
90 Points / Drinking 2021 - 2030
By Jane Anson / October 2021
Vinous
1995 Grand Puy Lacoste: Excellent deep ruby-red. Blue fruit, minerals and licorice on the nose. Quite dense in the mouth, with an enticing sappy cherry sweetness. But ultimately round and fat more than truly intense. Acids seem a bit low. An attractive, atypically forward style of Grand Puy Lacoste.
87-90 Points
By Stephen Tanzer / May 1996
Vinous
Dark ruby-red. Ripe, expressive nose combines cassis, roasted plum and coconut. Supple, very concentrated and large-scaled; actually rather backward today even if the terrific ripeness is clear to see. Quintessential firm Pauillac backbone is covered by flesh. Will rely more on its tongue-dusting tannins than its acidity to age in bottle. This wine firmed up noticeably during its second year in barrel.
91+ Points
By Stephen Tanzer / May 1998