Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 'Pauillac' Cabernet Blend 2017
Primary flavours

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cinnamon

Dark Chocolate

Tobacco
Details
Well, this Cabernet blend from the ‘GOAT’ of wine regions certainly delivers in spades. A Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot blend, this wine has lots of complexity with aromas of black cherry, delicious dark chocolate flavours, fresh cedar and subtle smoky notes of tobacco leaves, the aromatic bouquet faithfully represents the style of the estate. The wine continues the same path on the palate too, which is just fine by us.
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse is a Pauillac estate that perfectly encapsulates the power and finesse of this prestigious appellation. Classified as a Fifth Growth in the original 1855 classification, this historic estate has been producing wines since the early 18th century. Today, it is known for creating rich, structured Bordeaux wines that can stand shoulder to shoulder with some of Pauillac’s finest. The vineyards are superbly located, with plots neighbouring some of the most renowned wineries in the world. The terroir is classic Pauillac, with deep gravel soils that provide ideal drainage and contribute to the wine’s complexity and structure. It’s a quintessential Pauillac, perfect for lovers of bold, classic Bordeaux with a long, polished finish. These wines have been aged carefully in Bordeaux for the last few years and are only available in extremely short supply.
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse is a Pauillac estate that perfectly encapsulates the power and finesse of this prestigious appellation. Classified as a Fifth Growth in the original 1855 classification, this historic estate has been producing wines since the early 18th century. Today, it is known for creating rich, structured Bordeaux wines that can stand shoulder to shoulder with some of Pauillac’s finest. The vineyards are superbly located, with plots neighbouring some of the most renowned wineries in the world. The terroir is classic Pauillac, with deep gravel soils that provide ideal drainage and contribute to the wine’s complexity and structure. It’s a quintessential Pauillac, perfect for lovers of bold, classic Bordeaux with a long, polished finish. These wines have been aged carefully in Bordeaux for the last few years and are only available in extremely short supply.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Bordeaux
country
France
Grape type
Cabernet Blend
Wine Maker
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Single Vineyard
collection
Pairing guide
The winemakers of Château Grand-Puy Ducasse are truly out to impress with their Cabernet Blend, which perfectly captures everything we love about this most famous red varietal. It’s an obvious pairing for grilled beef steaks, barbecued lamb chops, and dark meats like venison, boar, kangaroo and duck, but will also pair beautifully with anything featuring wild mushrooms, truffle, and eggplant too. Strong blue cheeses and mature cheddar are also winners, as is a dish of lentils braised in wine, red cabbage, and bitter greens like broccoli and kale.
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Food

Veal

Grilled Meat

Lamb
Tastes

Bitter

Earthy

Rich
Moods

Adventurous

Excited

Relaxed
Seasons

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a wine region located in southwestern France, known for producing some of the world's most coveted and expensive wines. The main takeaway is that Bordeaux wines are a blend of grape varieties. Sometimes called noble varieties, this includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère. This ‘Bordeaux blend’ style is emulated worldwide from Australia to South America!
Key regions can be divided into two areas, the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank includes Médoc, comprised of sub-regions - Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and Margaux. These wines are Cabernet Sauvignon dominant with serious tannin structure for the long term. The Right Bank is known for softer wines made of Merlot. The top right-bank area is Pomerol, home to the iconic Château Pétrus with honourable mentions to Saint-Emilion and Fronsac.
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