Château Grand-Puy Ducasse (2022)

With roots dating back to 1675, Château Grand-Puy Ducasse is one of Pauillac’s historic classified growths, built over generations by the Ducasse family. Its vineyards span a remarkable range of Pauillac terroirs, with 40 hectares planted across 11 distinct soil types, giving the estate a uniquely complete expression of the appellation.

Classified in the famed 1855 Bordeaux Ranking, Grand-Puy Ducasse has long combined tradition with innovation. Since 2004, significant investments in the winery and cellars have ushered in a modern renaissance, with a continued focus on precision, quality, and showcasing the character of Pauillac. Today, under the leadership of Anne Le Naour and Benjamin Cassoulet, the estate remains dedicated to producing wines of elegance, structure, and authenticity.

This is a great showing for an ambitious estate in Pauillac, that's undergone significant investment, and is owned by the same proprietors of Château Meyney in St-Estèphe. This vintage at Grand-Puy-Ducasse is fresh on the nose, with spicy, savoury aromas around a core of pure, fresh blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Good concentration but refreshing and gourmand in style. There's also good balance with the more savoury style of the tannins, mineral graphite quality and well-proportioned freshness. The finish builds and is clean, long, with balanced black fruit freshness and mineral hints. Drink 2028-2042

Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot