Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2009
The 2009 Grand Puy Ducasse is a full-bodied, opulent wine that is just hitting it’s ideal drinking window. The highly perfumed nose is composed of aromas of blackberries, red currants, pipe tobacco, and anise. The palate offers ample dark fruits, cocoa, and spice box along with fantastic depth and richness. This is a wine that can be enjoyed tonight or anytime over the next 5 – 10 years.
Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Winery
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse was classified 5th growth in the famous 1855 classification. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are planted on a gravel soil, typical of Pauillac. Thanks to impeccable harvesting and tailor-made winemaking, Château Grand-Puy Ducasse has all the excellent qualities of a legendary fine wine, renowned for aromatic complexity, glorious structure and ageing capacity, all true to the Pauillac’s style.
The Wine
- Winery Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse
- Vintage 2009
- Varietal Bordeaux
- Style Boutique
- Winemaker Ann Le Naour
- Production Boutique
Locale
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Anise, Blackberry, Pipe Tobacco, Red Currant
- Tasting Notes Cocoa, Dark Fruit, Spice Box
- Food Pairings Braised Lamb Shank with Polenta Cake, Candied Bacon Maple Cheddar Burger, Caramel Chicken
- Aging 2016-2026
Ratings
- Our Rating 95 - Classic