2005 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, Bordeaux

The 2005 is taking its time to come around fully, and this will still improve over the next five to 10 years, but it is starting to live up to expectations. It is packed with truffles, tar, cigar box, soy, black tea, campfire smoke, and smoked earth. A classic Grand-Puy-Lacoste from an effortlessly balanced vintage. Harvest September 22 to October 5, 70% new oak.

Drink 2022-2040, 97/100, Jane Anson, Decanter.com (March 2021)