2021 Grand-Puy Ducasse (Pauillac)
Secondary Description
Blackcherry and plum, with some sage and tobacco. Medium-bodied, with sinewy tannins. A more herbal, leafy note comes through on the finish, and dark chocolate. (NT 31/05/22)
Producer
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Score
90-92 points, William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 2022
89-91 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2022
92-94 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2022
87 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2022
Media Reviews
William Kelley
An attractive wine, the 2021 Grand-Puy-Ducasse exhibits aromas of dark berries, sweet plums, cedar wood and warm spices. Medium-bodied, deep and layered, it`s impressively serious and structured, with bright acids, powdery tannins and a penetrating finish. Under the direction of Anne Le Naour, this 40-hectare estate is seeing significant investments, and the results are really beginning to show. Tasted three times. 90-92 points
Neal Martin
The 2021 Grand Puy Ducasse has a tight, backward nose at first, unfolding to offer tobacco-infused black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, modest depth, fine acidity and a slightly rustic finish. Not bad considering the vintage. 89-91 points
Antonio Galloni
The 2021 Grand Puy Ducasse is another strong showing from a chateau that has made important strides of late. Deep and savory, the 2021 offers up a host of strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections to complement its dark-fleshed fruit. Bright saline notes bring it all together on the deep, structured finish, adding notable energy and vibrancy. Tasted two times. 92-94 points
Jane Anson
The fruit here is savoury, held in by firm but overly austere tannins that need to soften further over ageing. A reliable 40ha estate owned by CA Grands Cru, with a slow 31hl/h yield. 87 points