“The 2022 Grand Puy Lacoste was picked from 7 to 23 September and contains more Merlot due to the high quality of the fruit, matured in 75% new oak. There is 14.2% alcohol. Therefore, this lends this GPL a little more precocity and sensuality compared to other vintages, not cut from the same “classical” cloth as, say, the 2019 or 2020. Underlying this velvety veneer are enticing traits offreshly-rolled tobaccoandundergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-sculpted tannins. Silky smooth in texture, so much so that it belies that backbone underneath. There is a peacock’s tail ofmineral-rich, quite peppery black fruiton the finish, completing a Pauillac endowed with huge potential.”

–98 Points,Vinous

“Licoricewithtapenade,cassis,roasted spicesand a touch ofbergamotandpencil shavings. Full-bodied and structured, this has filigreed tannins in a very dusty, almost powdery form.Really youthful and long. Juicy and compact with spot-on balance. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot.”

–97 Points,James Suckling

“Gorgeous vibrant purple colour in the glass,deep and darkly scented,black bramble fruits,flowers,cinnamon,dark chocolateandliquorice. Firm and forward, this is generous but sleek, so you get power and concentration but also juicy liveliness, great tension and energy. I really do like the ease of this, it’s not trying too hard but delivered with poise, punch and purity. An excellent wine that really over delivers – so well presented, detailed, finessed and refined but still with the strength coming at the end in the wave of liquorice, dark chocolate and wet stone terroir markers. A brilliant wine with potential to deliver such excellent drinking pleasure. I love it.”

–96 Points,Decanter

“This version shows the floral side of the vintage, with a vibrant mix ofiris,violetandrose petalnotes leading the way, backed by a core of pure andracy red and blackcurrant preserves. There’s a well-integratedsinged cedarnote running along its flanks and a long beam ofirondriving the finish. Textbook. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. “

–96 Points,Wine Spectator

“The 2022 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has turned out nicely in bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas ofcassisandplumsmingled with notions ofrosepetal,tobacco leafandpencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, bright and velvety, with a layered core of fruit and powdery structuring tannins, it’s beautifully balanced.”

–95 Points,Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate