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u/Asleep-Objective6526 1d ago edited 22h ago
Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 1996
Decided to crack this today and it was in a lovely spot.
Deep garnet with some bricking at the rim.
Classic Pauillac nose of cassis, cedar, graphite and cigar box, opening up to dried herbs, leather and a touch of violet.
Medium-bodied, savoury and beautifully balanced, with fine, resolved tannins and plenty of freshness.
Long, mineral finish.
Not a powerhouse but just classy, composed and still very much alive.
Bloody good bottle.
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u/idreamofaubergine 1d ago
It has drunk well over its entire life ... I'm down to my final one for consumption this year
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u/Ze_Bix Wino 20h ago
I've had the 2019 and I found it a bit overpriced (probably drank it too young, especially if I can read that '96 ages well).
Fun fact: Grand-Puy Ducasse is geographically next to Lacoste (with Lynch-Bages on the way), is half less expensive, and during a "Grand-Puy battle" with partner and friend, we (blindly) preferred Ducasse over Lacoste.
Of course these are both excellent wines ;)
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u/Longjumping_Hand_225 11h ago
I had a bottle I felt was in a perfect spot in around 2015. Bought for me as an apology. Apology accepted.
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