Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Tasting 2008-1978, Merano Wine Fest November 9, 2013

Merano Master Class Bordeaux Tasting

Tasting notes

                   1.       2008   Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru

            a classic vintage, but was very unfortunate & undervalued

            pencil lead with Cabernet driven fruit

                    2.    2006   Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru

                    3.    2005   Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru       ★★

            great year in Bordeaux

4.   2001    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru       ★

5.   2000    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru

      classic nose, somewhat stale, iodine driven, historic vintage, exotic spice, red fruit plum

6.   1999    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru

      short on the finish

7.   1998    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru       ★★★

      beautiful spicy nose, a lot of mid-palate substance, very food friendly

8.   1995    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru       ★★

      great salinity, salty richness, invites you to drink more

9.   1979    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru

      not a great vintage

10. 1978    Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste Grand Cru       ★

      old garage smell