"This is a formidable second wine. Supple, racy and vibrant, this 2019 is exceptionally beautiful from the outset. It exudes a palpable, seductive energy and vivacity. Notes of crushed flowers, sweet red fruits and mint mingle on the persistent, sculpted finish." (Vinous 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Deep purple/plum color
Nose
On the 1st nose, a bouquet of sweet spices (cardamom, nutmeg and a hint of liquorice) reveals a delicate wine with a light woodiness after shaking.
Mouth
Supple and racy, with a velvety texture, well-developed tannins, freshness and density.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with venison fillet, lamb chops, Saint-Nectaire or Brebis cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
This cru is made from several parcels spread throughout the appellation. One, in the Grand Puy area, gives it its name and produces the most racy part of the blend, which has progressed well under the guidance of the highly competent Anne Le Naour. There are still a few areas for improvement, which will be made possible by the imminent construction of a new vat room, enabling precise parcel selections and even more meticulous ageing.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The mid-palate is much fleshier, with an unctuous, velvety character. On the finish, however, it retains a classic Pauillac touch. A hit in 2019. Fresh, juicy fruit, black berries and currants. Seductive, fragrant nose. 2024-2028
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Essentially created in the 18th century by the lawyer Arnaud Ducasse, the estate took its present name in 1932. The château overlooking the Gironde dates back to 1820. Three large parcels of gravel make up this 40-hectare cru, owned by CA Grands Crus (Crédit Agricole Group) since 2004.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Like Meyney, Grand-Puy Ducasse is owned by a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole (CA Grands Crus). If we were a little disappointed by some of the vintages from the early 2000s, clearly below the level of a good cru classé, things are changing: the estate's stated ambition is to produce a wine worthy of its rank. Anne Le Naour, who manages the vineyard and supervises vinification, is gradually bringing the refinement that was often lacking to the estate. Since 2015, progress has been steady.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This is the second wine of the Cru Classé Grand-Puy Ducasse. Composed of half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Merlot, it clearly contains a large proportion of the Merlot that was not retained for the first wine. This means that the wine is supple and accessible, and will evolve relatively quickly. It is full-bodied and dense, with fine smoky notes and well-presented tannins. Drink from 2025. - Roger Voss
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
This is a formidable second wine. Supple, racy and vibrant, this 2019 is exceptionally beautiful from the outset. It exudes a palpable, seductive energy and vivacity. Notes of crushed flowers, sweet red fruits and mint mingle on the persistent, sculpted finish. 2024-2034
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
This wine has a smoky character with notes of blackcurrant and plum, bark, toasted oak and chocolate. A touch of mushroom too. Medium-bodied, with polished tannins and a velvety texture. Earthy finish. An excellent second wine. Drink after 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The second wine from this remarkable château boasts a deep purple/plum color and a lively bouquet of red and black fruits, wet river pebbles, smoky tobacco and chocolatey oak. This is a rich, medium- to full-bodied Pauillac, with good mid-palate density, remarkable ripeness, abundant tannins, and a magnificent finish. It doesn't have the elegance of the Grand Vin, but it's a satisfying Pauillac to drink over the next 15 years.
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