Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
Pauillac
Red Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R150 nationwide
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
Arnaud Ducasse purchased a small house along the Gironde estuary from Jacques de Ségur Lord of Lafite in the mid-17th century. He could not have known that this would become the heart of a large estate that would stay in his family for nearly three centuries. The estate's true inventor was Pierre Ducasse a lawyer who was passionately interested in wine. He bought land in the city of Pauillac and a part of the bordieu de Grand-Puy which spread out over three parishes (Pauillac Saint Lambert and Beycheville). Pierre Ducasse's son built the current chateau on the site of his ancestors' house in the early 19th century. This chateau is highly unusual in that it is located in the heart of Pauillac. Included in the famous 1855 classification and benefiting from the rich diversity of some of the finest vineyard land in Pauillac Grand-Puy Ducasse is one of the leaders of this appellation. This great wine is made with the utmost care and the most up-to-date technological methods.
Description
"The 2015 Grand-Puy-Ducasse has a classic pencil lead and cedar-scented bouquet that feels just a little foursquare at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a dash of spice on the entry. This is underpinned by quite robust tannin, but fortunately this Pauillac forages finesse towards the finish that is well balanced and offers attractive persistence." WA