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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Drink 1998-2010, Robert Parker, Feb 1998

Dark ruby-colored with purple nuances, this supple, lush, fruity Pauillac possesses medium body, light intensity new oak, soft tannin, and low acidity. Made in a clean, medium-bodied, user-friendly, accessible style, this wine will have many fans. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010.

Critic scores

Critic scores
86
86/100

Average Score

85
85/100

Wine Spectator

87
87/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

85 points
Wine Spectator
Score 85/100 · Wine Spectator

Straightforward '95, with currant and berry aromas and flavors, medium body and medium tannins. Fruity finish. Best from 2000 through 2003. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1998.

87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker

Dark ruby-colored with purple nuances, this supple, lush, fruity Pauillac possesses medium body, light intensity new oak, soft tannin, and low acidity. Made in a clean, medium-bodied, user-friendly, accessible style, this wine will have many fans. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Feb 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Ch. Grand-Puy Ducasse
Grand Puy Ducasse

The 40 hectares of this Pauillac Fifth Growth are spread across three sites, pieced together in the 18th century by Pierre Ducasse. Today owned by France’s Crédit Agricole bank, they have some very fine vineyard land, with their northernmost plot neighbouring Mouton and Lafite.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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