1975 Grand Puy Lacoste
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This wine typifies the problem with many 1975s. The color is revealing noticeable rust/orange. The aromatics offer plenty of cedar and spice, with an underlying vegetal, earthy, dusty character. While the flavors are full-bodied and moderately concentrated, they are dominated by harsh tannin, making the wine taste compact. The wine gives the impression of being close to full maturity. I suspect further aging will result in more fruit loss, something this wine cannot afford. Drink it up.
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This wine typifies the problem with many 1975s. The color is revealing noticeable rust/orange. The aromatics offer plenty of cedar and spice, with an underlying vegetal, earthy, dusty character. While the flavors are full-bodied and moderately concentrated, they are dominated by harsh tannin, making the wine taste compact. The wine gives the impression of being close to full maturity. I suspect further aging will result in more fruit loss, something this wine cannot afford. Drink it up. Feb 1996, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
In 1978 the Borie family took over Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Xavier Borie has been making exceptional wines here ever since. With 58 hectares of vines around the château, this is a wine with real Pauillac style.