Château Grand Puy Ducasse

Wein Wisser

17,5 / 20

the5/22/2017

Dunkles Purpur mit lila Rand. Intensiv-würzige Nase mit Heidekraut und Schattenmorellen, dahinter Rosenholz und etwas Bergpfeffer. Fester Gaumen, mächtiges Tannin, im Rückaroma kommt eine dichte blau- und schwarzbeerige Fruchtkonzentration auf. Ein mächtiges Tanningerüst, das es zu verdauen gilt, dann ist die höhere Note drin!

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

17,5 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Nez boisé, épicé, fruits noirs, toasté. Bouche ample, profonde, séveuse, beaucoup de matière, finale encore un peu dure.

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Vin complet, sérieusement construit, tannique mais sans raideur, avec une texture plus précise, plus harmonieuse que par le passé. Probable beau rapport qualité-prix.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Grand-Puy-Ducasse follows up the 2015 with a 2016 that is equally good, marking--one hopes--a change in direction for this Pauillac estate that frustratingly under-performed in the past. This has a very attractive bouquet with pure blackberry and raspberry coulis aromas, just that hint of pencil lead leading you towards Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, plenty of sappy black fruit and a hint of tar and graphite towards the persistent finish. This is an excellent "G.P.D" that should give a couple decades of drinking pleasure.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Full bodied, silky, long and fresh, the wine has depth and concentration along with all the ripe, sweet, juicy, fresh dark red fruits you need. The clean, vibrant, cassis and blackberry note in the finish sticks with you. The wine was made from blending 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The is clearly the best vintage of Grand Puy Ducasse of all time!

Vinous

87-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Grand Puy Ducasse is bold, racy and juicy. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, espresso, licorice and sweet oak give the wine its unctuous, flamboyant personality. Forward and exotic as it is, the Grand Puy Ducasse is nevertheless very nicely done. Readers should expect an opulent Pauillac, the wine's midweight structure notwithstanding. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2017

A big vintage of Grand-Puy Ducasse, continuing the ambition shown over recent vintages. The coffee bean aromatics are perfectly judged to give an appealing hint of oak, alongside cedar notes and dark cassis fruits. There is an austerity to the opening beats of the wine, and the tannins make their presence felt right the way through. Overall this is excellent. It is unusual to have such good yields, close to 50hl/ha, with equally good quality. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Drinking Window 2027 - 2040

matthewjukes.com

15,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(65 Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 Merlot) | 35% new oak A touch blunt and not as fresh and fruit-driven as it might be this is an ordinary effort in an extraordinary vintage. 15.5+

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Sappy, lively nose. Straightforward Pauillac character. No transports of delight but a very solid performance. Strongly Cabernet.16.5+

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

The warm plum, blackberry and black currant preserve flavors have solid depth, picking up dark earth and warm tobacco notes along the way. Offers a broad, fleshy finish.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

A linear and tight red with blueberries, currants and walnuts. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. All there. Best wine from here in quite some time.