Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2015, Pauillac 5° Grand Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 90-92
€127.00
(€84.67 l)
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Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2015
Overall profile:
From an exceptional terroir (siliceous gravel on the Garonne hillsides), this Pauillac 2015 stands out for its assertive structure and faithful expression of the Cabernet-Sauvignon/Merlot style typical of the appellation. Under the guidance of Hubert de Boüard (consultant), the vintage reveals a modern elegance combined with great depth.
Technical details :
- Appellation : Pauillac AOC
- Grape varieties : 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
- Alcohol content : Approximately 14%
Tasting :
- Colour: A beautiful, deep purple hue with purple highlights.
- Nose: Subtle and fresh, dominated by black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry), accompanied by aromas of liquorice, spices, mocha and cedar.
- Palate: creamy attack, powerful but silky tannins; well-structured wine with seductive persistence and a finish balanced between fruit and oak
Notes & critics :
- Robert Parker (Neal Martin - Wine Advocate): 90-92/100 - Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 90-92/100.
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 90-93/100 -
- James Suckling: 92/100
- Steven Spurrier (Decanter): 89-90/100 - Wine Spectator: 88-91/100
- Wine Spectator: 88-91/100 -
Wine and food pairing:
Best with strong red meats (grills, stews), game, sauces, mature cheeses or wild mushrooms. This structured, aromatic Pauillac perfectly balances richness and freshness.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SC du Château Grand-Puy Ducasse, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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