Château Grand Puy Ducasse

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Réelle noblesse dans l’expression aromatique pour ce vin assez ample, à la texture consistante et qui évolue en bouche avec continuité et style. Agréable finale fruitée.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

With a smoky licorice and cassis filled profile, this medium-bodied wine has soft tannins and freshness in the finish.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Grand-Puy-Ducasse has a classic pencil lead and cedar-scented bouquet that feels just a little foursquare at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a dash of spice on the entry. This is underpinned by quite robust tannin, but fortunately this Pauillac forages finesse towards the finish that is well balanced and offers attractive persistence. While not as showy out of barrel, I suspect it may coalesce and turn into one of the better wines from this estate in recent years. My banded score based upon that optimism.

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5-17 / 20

the4/28/2016

Finesse et belle profondeur, subtil. Profondeur voluptueuse. Le vin montre clairement dans sa précision d’expression qu’on le vinifie très sérieusement. Les tannins sont encore un peu tranchants, mais les notes racées de cèdre affirment la qualité des terroirs choisis pour cet assemblage.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Grand-Puy Ducasse is dark, fleshy and inviting. The powerful side of Pauillac comes through in these dense, concentrated wine. Black cherry, mocha, licorice and lavender meld into the richly textured, opulent close. Consulting winemaker Hubert de Bouärd has crafted a decidedly modern, lavish Pauillac. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

89 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Lots of ripe fruit with good depth but not much finesse. The character will show as it matures.
2021-2032

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Jancis Robinson

16,5 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/19/2016

Very dark crimson. Made by Hubert de Boüard for Crédit Agricole. Sweet and luscious. Racy and round. Difficult to find the tannins. Very sweet indeed. Different from the usual Pauillac. Early drinking?

Drink 2022-2034
16.5+

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. The dark tannins of the wine give it weight and density, yet there's enough acidity to balance. Ripe blackberry flavors are developing behind this brooding facade. 93 points

René Gabriel

18 / 20

the4/10/2016

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Würziges Heidelbeerenbouquet, welches mit zart rauchigen Noten unterlegt ist, zeigt im Untergrund Szechuanpfeffernoten. Fester Gaumen, eine tolle, schier schwarzbeerige Fruchtkonzentration zeigend, die Tannine sind ziemlich massiv, aber irgendwie scheint er das in der Zukunft verdauen zu wollen. Seit dem Hubert de Boüard (Angélus) hier Berater ist, geht es mit diesem vernachlässigten Pauillac-Cinquième endlich aufwärts. Das erste Mal beim Primeur mit: 18/20 2025 – 2042

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

A refined and balanced red for the vintage with a lovely core of fruit. Medium to full body, bright finish. Lovely citrus, earth and fruit undertones.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

This has a frankly toast frame around a solid core of plum and blackberry fruit. A toasty edge keeps the finish clamped down, but the stuffing is there.—J.M.