Will Gardener 95/100

As usual this is not as deep in colour as some of the Pauillacs, there is that signature lovely silky texture, the fruit overrides the considerable structure. Its decadent but refined, a remarkable result again. It is probably a degree if proportion light if the Pichons but at half the price worth every penny. Drink: 2018-2035. [Will Gardener, 07/11/2014]

Vinous 93+

Bright red-ruby. Vibrant aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, licorice and mocha, with mineral and sexy oak notes adding complexity. Intensely flavored and sharply focused, with a restrained sweetness and lovely purity to its dark fruit flavors. Very rich and deep but not jammy, this superb Pauillac’s depth of fruit is partly hidden today by its serious tannic structure. Hardly austere but this will be much better for several years of aging and should go on for two or three decades. [Stephen Tanzer, 07/01/2013]

Wine Advocate 93

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a little subdued to begin, opening out to reveal notes of black cherries, stewed plums and blackberry preserves with hints of bouquet garni, tapenade and dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm, chewy texture and lively acidity, slightly over-shadowing the delicate, fading fruit, finishing on a stewed tea note. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 21/02/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035

JancisRobinson.com 17.5

Tasted blind. Second bottle: smudgy deep garnet. Savoury, lots of black fruit and a charry savoury quality. Cedary too. Cool, fresh and unexpectedly elegant on the palate, refined and flowing. Sober exterior, elegant interior. And only about one-fifth of the price of first growths. (JH) [12/02/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040