Ratings: Robert Parker 91/100, RVF 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
“A classic Pauillac, the 2008 is proving even better in the bottle than I had predicted. It has an intense purple color and an expressive bouquet of blackcurrant, licorice, forest floor, and graphite. A full-bodied wine with character, great purity, and an enticing texture. With a long finish and supple tannins, it is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15 years.” (Robert Parker - May 2011)
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Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des gibiers, des viandes rouges, un plateau de fromage<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
This wine is made from grapes grown on several plots spread throughout the appellation. One of them, located in the Grand Puy area, gave the wine its name and produces the most distinguished component of the blend, which has matured beautifully under the guidance of the highly skilled Anne Le Naour. There is still room for improvement, which will be made possible by the imminent construction of a new fermentation tank, allowing for precise plot-by-plot selections and even more meticulous aging.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Built primarily in the 18th century by the lawyer Arnaud Ducasse, the estate took on its current name in 1932. The château, which overlooks the Gironde River, dates back to 1820. Three large plots of gravelly soil make up this 40-hectare vineyard, which has been owned by CA Grands Crus (part of the Crédit Agricole group) since 2004.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Like Meyney, Grand-Puy Ducasse is owned by a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole (CA Grands Crus). While we were somewhat disappointed by certain vintages from the early 2000s, which clearly fell short of the standard expected of a good classified growth, things are changing: the estate’s stated ambition is to produce a wine worthy of its status. Anne Le Naour, who manages the estate and oversees winemaking, is adding subtle touches of the refinement that the wine often lacked. Since 2015, progress has been steady.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GUILLAUME M. Posted on 10/03/2012
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