Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Three large plots in the best parts of Pauillac form the vineyard of this classified growth, an unusual configuration and a direct inheritance from the estate’s founder, Pierre Ducasse, an eminent lawyer. In the 18th century he gave a single name to a fine vineyard holding, which was put together through inheritance and purchases. When he died in 1797, his son, Pierre, inherited a 60-hectare exploitation, named Ducasse-Grand-Puy-Artigues-Arnaud, of which two third were planted with vines. The estate was classified in 1855, under the name of Artigues Arnaud.
Thanks to impeccable harvesting and tailor-made winemaking, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produced a wine renowned for its aromatic complexity, glorious structure and ageing capacity, all true to the classic Pauillac style.

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VARIETALS
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful purple-garnet colour.

NOSE
The aromatic bouquet opens with lovely notes of small black fruits, blackcurrant and spicy notes.
Notes of cedar, signature of the great wines of Pauillac and graphites of pencil leads appear with aeration.

PALATE
On the palate, the mouth unfolds beautiful substance, a powerful structure with dense tannins and light woody notes while retaining great freshness in the mouth.

AGEING
18 to 24 months, depending on the vintage, in French oak barrels, 30%-40% new.

PAIRING
Best served with roasted and grilled meats, duck breast, lamb and salads.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
2022-2038.

RATINGS

94pts

92-95pts

4.1

Additional information

Vintage	2018
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
Style	Dry
Types	Red