85-89 / 100
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Vintage | 1983 |
Rating | 85-89 |
Classification | St Emilion - Grand Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Arrosée (L') |
Country | France |
Cornas
Pomerol
Moulis-en-Medoc
Sauternes
Saint Julien
Saint Julien
Pauillac
Saint Estèphe
Pauillac
CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE 1983
Pauillac
This fully mature wine exhibits a certain rusticity to its aggressive tannin, a characteristic I do not believe will ever fully dissipate. Dark garnet-colored with amber at the edge, the wine offers forceful aromatics consisting of damp earth (or is it a hint of black truffles?). It is medium-bodied, with excellent fruit, but coarse tannin in the finish keeps this wine from receiving an outstanding rating.