2019 Prelude a Grand-Puy-Ducasse
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The second wine of this notable château, the 2019 Prelude A Grand-Puy Ducasse sports a deep purple/plum hue as well as a lively bouquet of red and black fruits, wet river rock, smoked tobacco, and chocolaty oak. This carries to a rich, medium to full-bodied Pauillac with good mid-palate density, notable ripeness, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't have the elegance of the Grand Vin, but it's one satisfying mouthful of a Pauillac to drink over the coming 15 years or so.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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Alcohol a little intrusive, which gives some astringency, although not bitterness, to the tannins. As it opens up, there are attractive floral and white pepper notes. Savoury Cabernet Sauvignon fruits.
About the producer
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.