Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2022 – Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

The nose is pretty, fresh, elegant, racy and offers a nice graphite grain. There is a frank airy side and a certain righteousness. We have notes of graphite, camphor, wild/pulpy blackberry and lighter small bright blue berries associated with touches of fairly ripe wild red berries as well as fine hints of bergamot, infusion and a discreet note of pepper. The palate is mineral and offers smoothness, a tangy frame, breadth, nice definition, delicacy, tension, fine straightness and accuracy. An airy side in its fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, cherry and slight notes of blackcurrant associated with a touch of violet, black tea, caramelization, toast as well as a fine hint of vanilla, sweet spices and a discreet savory touch. Is it a harmonious wine? A hint of dark chocolate in the background. There is a certain chewiness and a nice shimmering and sapid acidity.