The 2005 vintage of Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse, 5th. growth Pauillac, is an Haut Médoc red that will continue to develop for another 12 years or so at a minimum and probably longer. It bears the classic hallmarks of a Pauillac wine with concentrated blackcurrant fruit, and a cedar-wood and cigar-box nose supported by a big tannic structure allowing it to age well.
Robert Parker wrote:
"Another “best ever” performance, the Grand-Puy-Ducasse is made in a charming style for a 2005 Pauillac. This deep ruby-hued, very concentrated, precocious, showy effort displays copious quantities of sweet oak intermixed with black cherries, black currants, velvety tannins, medium body, and loads of fruit."
This wine is drinking very well now when decanted for a couple of hours before drinking but will continue to improve over the coming years until at least 2028. It takes its name from 'Grand Puy', a low gravelly hill which used to be owned in its entirety by Château Grand Puy Lacoste. In 1750 parts of the vineyards on the hill were sold to Pierre Ducasse, who gave his name to complete the full title of this wine estate.
| Producer / Vineyard | Château Grand Puy Ducasse |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Country | France |
| Area | Bordeaux |
| Region | Médoc |
| Sub Region | Haut-Médoc |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Blend Red |
| Body | Medium |
| Bottle Size | Bottle (0.75) |
|---|---|
| Label | Perfect |
| Wine Closure | Natural Cork |
| Contents | Full |
| ABV | 13% |
| When to drink? | 2008-2028 |
| Cardinal's Rating | 92 |
| Tissue Wrap Available? | Yes |
| Tasting Note Available? | Yes |
| Giftbox Available? | Yes |
| Greeting Card Available? | Yes |
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