Grand Puy Lacoste Vintage:1996 It is thoughtfully balanced on

It is thoughtfully balanced on the long-lingering finish with a tannic edge and lifting acidity

lengthy and ever-so-slightly warm finale

with compelling perfume to the dark fruit and mineral flavors

This wine seems poised for a very long

Good stuff here that is clearly built for the long haul

Grand Puy Lacoste Vintage:1996 It is thoughtfully balanced onTwo bottles of the 2010 Grand Puy Lacoste were opened, the first showing just a little oxidation. The second has an attractive minty bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit laced with subtle marine seaweed notes, a touch of graphite developing with time. The palate is medium bodied with impressive tension and wonderful freshness right from the start. There is a sense of coiled up energy here and the finish just leaves you breathless. Tasted blind at