Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 2004 is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux that beautifully showcases the elegance and longevity of Pauillac. Crafted from a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, it opens with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, cigar box, toasted oak, and subtle baking spices. The palate is refined and structured, offering silky yet firm tannins, vibrant cassis fruit, earthy minerality, and exceptional balance. Mature but still vibrant, this vintage has developed attractive secondary complexity while retaining the hallmark freshness and precision of Grand-Puy-Lacoste. A superb choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking a traditionally styled Pauillac with graceful maturity and excellent food-pairing versatility.

Wine Spectator | WS 91
Published: Mar 31, 2007

Subtle aromas of currant, berries and vanilla follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long finish. Builds on the finish. Serious for the vintage. Best after 2010. 9,165 cases made.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Mar 30, 2009
Drink: 2015-2025

Well, first things first: it does not smell like a white Burgundy (I am sure that must have been something with my glass!) No, this is straight down the line Cabernet Sauvignon, good ripeness, blackberry, cedar, pain grille and cigar box. The palate has firm tannins, off-dry and conservative without the weight of a more favourable vintage, but very focused, rather haughty on the dry finish, aloof even. Give it a few years and it will deign you with its presence. Drink 2015-2025. Tasted November 2008

Vivino | Vivino 4.3

Exhibits classic Pauillac aromas and flavors of creme de cassis along with stony/floral notes.

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2004 Tasting note
The Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2004 presents an beautiful ruby red color. The nose is very dense and ripe, it offers a combination of blackberry and "pain grille” with added hints of spices.
On the palate, this wine shows its harmonious structure. The tannins are well-balanced.
This vintage has already started to express its personality but it will need few more years to show all its potential and developing as it does ever more complex flavours to give increasing pleasure.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2004
Oak: 16–18 months in French oak, 75% new
Varietals: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard Area: 90ha estate, 55ha in production
Average Vine Age: 38 years
Planting Density: 10,000 vines/ha
Harvest: Exclusively hand-picked with two successive selections
Vinification: Approximately 3 weeks of maceration
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: 5th Grand Cru Classé 1855

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 20–30 minutes, mainly to remove sediment and gently open the mature wine.
Food Pairing: Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, steak, braised beef, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses.