The 2002 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a classic Pauillac marked by elegance and restraint. Crafted from a dominant 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers a structured, masculine profile with notes of blackberry, tobacco, and pencil lead. Taut tannins and bright acidity provide balance and longevity, while hints of spice and licorice round out the finish. A wine of finesse and terroir-driven character, ideal for traditional Bordeaux lovers.

The Wine Advocate | RP 92
Published: Jan 31, 2010

Tasted blind at Farr's 2002 Bordeaux tasting. A classic Pauillac bouquet with notes of blackberry, sous-bois and pencil box. Great lift and expression and with time there are some subtle tobacco accents following through. The palate is tannic, masculine, well balanced but austere, with racy acidity and a finish that would not be seen dead without a cravat. Excellent. Tasted October 2009.

Jancisrobinson.com | JS 16.5
Published: Mar 28, 2012
Drink: 2010-2020

Mid crimson. The merest hint of a red Loire on the nose. Round and just the right acid/tannin/fruit balance even if overall it’s a mite skinny. Very contained. 

Chateau-grand-puy-lacoste.com

Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon - 18% Merlot - 2% Cabernet Franc

Tasting note: This Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2002 presents a very deep intense ruby red color.
The nose is very tempting, powerfull with blackcurrent aromas, notes of cherry jam and blackberries. The all is raised by the liquorice and the spices.
On the palate, this wine is perfectly ripe with strong tannins. It has a beautiful lenght. A fleshy, delicate and male palate!
This GPL develops a great fruit balance, subtly spiced where we find a nice expression of the terroir for this typical Pauillac estate.

Total surface area of the estate: 90 hectares around the Château
Vineyard in production: 55 hectares in one block around the Château
Average age of the vineyard: 38 years
Terroir: Very deep coarse gravel
Vineyard grape varieties: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon - 20% Merlot - 5% Cabernet Franc
Planting density: 10 000 vines/hectares
Grafting: Riparia gloire & 101.14
Vineyard management: Mechanical ploughing of the soil Viticulture practices: Spraying kept to the absolute effective minimum
Harvest: Exclusively hand picked
Grape sorting: Two successive selections
Vinification: A long period of maceration (about 3 weeks)
Aging: In French oak barrels (75% new barrels each vintage) for between 16 to 18 months depending on the vintage.
Owner: M. François-Xavier BORIE