Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse 2010
- Producer Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse
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Blend
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Pauillac
- UPC 0 15643 42628 5
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Item# 1705-10
James Suckling
93pt
Robert Parker
92pt
Wine Enthusiast
92pt
Wine Spectator
92pt
Tasting notes
Deep colour and aromas that contain intense notes of fruit, as well as touches of liquorice and mild spices. The palate is stylish, with tannins that are finely structured, clearly ready for the long haul. The final impression is powerful yet classy, quite free of any weightiness.
Vinification
After hand-picking and selection of the grapes on the vines, they are de-stalked and carefully sorted once more. Fermentation is carried out in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks. After blending, the wine is aged from 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels, 30% to 40% of which are new.
Climatic conditions
Flowering of merlot was somewhat handicapped by cool, humid weather in June, which
considerably reduced the yields from this variety. Otherwise 2010 fulfilled all the conditions for a great vintage, allowing to produce perfectly ripe grapes for every plot.
Vintage
Flowering: around May 26th
Véraison (change of colour in berries): between August 4th and 15th
Véraison (change of colour in berries): between August 4th and 15th
