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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Bottle

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste2005

Chateau Grand-Puy-LacostePauillac, France

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the grand vin of this historic Pauillac fifth growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant Bordeau…Learn More »

$150

/750ml

2005 Retail Average

97

/100

2005 Pro Rating

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2005 Vintage Overview

2005 OVERVIEW

Gravelly Pauillac character leads here, with Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2005 showing intense cassis, dark plum and cedar layered over hints of mint, tobacco leaf and fine cocoa. The palate is powerful yet seamless, with vivid acidity, refined tannins and a remarkably long, focused finish that feels both classical and deeply satisfying.

Drinking Window
2015 2045
Pairings

Roast rib of beef; Herb-crusted lamb rack; Duck breast with red wine reduction

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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste · Knowledge Base

About Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the grand vin of this historic Pauillac fifth growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant Bordeaux red grown on very deep coarse gravel plateaus west of the village of Pauillac. Regarded as a “great classic” of the appellation, it typically marries pure, ripe cassis and tobacco-cedar notes with refined but structured tannins, showcasing both the elegance and aging potential of its Médoc terroir under the long-term stewardship of the Borie family.