Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2012 750ml

A beautiful dark robe, this wine presents a complex nose with scents of black fruits and woody notes well melted. On the palate, the attack is frank and the wine has a dense and supple structure. The finish is characterized by freshness.

92-94 Points Wine Enthusiast

Barrel sample. Big and densely ripe, this is an impressive wine. It has balanced weight, fine acidity and a sense of richness. Offering all the right elements, this is going to be a great wine. (RV) 92-94

This is structured for the vintage with lots of polished tannins and pretty fruit to add. Full-bodied but racy and refined. Very well done for the vintage.

This is another estate in Pauillac that has dramatically raised its performance level over the last decade. The 2012, from grapes harvested between October 2 and 17, has supple tannins and a nice mouthfeel that builds incrementally, offering up plenty of crème de cassis, plum and blackberry fruit. The wine is soft, round, opulently textured, and an undeniable success for 2012. The purity of fruit is also admirable. Drink this medium to full-bodied Pauillac over the next 20 years. This is significantly better than the barrel samples tasted in March, 2013. 

The 2012 Grand Puy Ducasse is bold, racy and supple, all qualities that are best appreciated sooner rather than later. There is plenty to admire in the wine's giving, open-knit personality. Succulent red cherries, plums, mint and sweet spices round out the inviting finish. (AG) (1/2016)