Vintage 1990
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is an estate on the up. Its success, as the welcoming Isabelle La Sueur told us, can be attributed to owner François-Xavier Borie, who since taking over from his father, has taken the estate from good to great. Xavier has rebuilt the cellars, installed smaller vats and instigated a more rigorous selection process.
The wines carry a hint of crème de cassis, which is the estate’s trademark characteristic in top vintages.
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“Along with the 1982, 2000, and 2005, the 1990 is one of those monumental Grand Puy Lacostes that you can’t have enough of. Still inky/blue/purple-colored to the rim, it boasts a gorgeously sweet, pure nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, and a hint of wet rocks. The wine is full-bodied, plush, and expansive with impressive levels of glycerin and purity as well as an endearing texture. This 1990 is evolving at a glacial pace, but the sweetness of the tannins and low acidity ensure a delicious treat whenever a bottle is opened. It should evolve for another 20-25 years.” Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Jun 2009)
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Code: 100777
Optimum Drinking Period: 2009-2034
Robert Parker: 96
Wine Spectator: 95
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