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Classic Pauillac cedar and blackcurrant aromas combine with deliciously succulent texture and silky tannins, making this a delicious wine to enjoy immediately and over the next 7-8 years. Recognised for quality in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux, Grand Puy Ducasse experienced decades of neglect before investment in both vineyard and cellar has massively improved the wine. Happily, prices have not yet caught up with the quality, making this one of today’s best value ‘cru classé’ Pauillacs. The vineyard covers an area of 45 hectares of desirable free-draining gravelly soil, situated near the illustrious Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild and Batailley. The vines are approximately two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Merlot: these proportions are reflected (with some variation) in the finished wine, which is matured in small oak barrels (around one-third are first fill) for 18 months before bottling.
At a glance
- Shop: The Great Wine Co.
- Brand: Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
- Price: £55.00
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Good to know
- Serve Cabernet Sauvignon at about 15 to 18°C.
- Decant a young, firm Cabernet for an hour to soften it.
- Stand older bottles upright for a day so sediment settles before pouring.
Common questions
What food goes with Cabernet Sauvignon?
Roast beef, lamb, steak and hard cheeses are classic matches. The fat and protein soften the wine’s tannins.
What does Cru Classé mean on Bordeaux?
It means the estate was ranked in an official classification, most famously the 1855 classification of the Médoc and Graves. It shows status, not a guarantee of style or quality in every vintage.