Château Grand-Puy Ducasse, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, 2020 – Pauillac

The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is deep, concentrated, complex and gourmand. It has a rich, generous and ripe fruitiness: we find notes of fresh morello cherry, morello cherry jam, crushed blackcurrant, crème de cassis, crushed raspberry, fresh wood, blueberry jam, as well as a touch of balsamic, peppermint, blackcurrant bud and the subtle, integrated oaky notes (toasted hazelnut, toasted oak, cumin, clove, licorice, crushed vanilla pod and mild coffee). We also find a fine floral bouquet in the background (violet, rose petals, cornflower). The palate is elegant, silky, and at the same time – powerful and firm. The tannin texture is fine, a bit dry on the attack. The flavors are ample, refined and fresh: we find a combination of ripe fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry, morello cherry, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, red cherry jam, wild blackberry), the gourmandise of chocolate cherry, a refined spiciness (vanilla, cloves, licorice, black pepper, ground nutmeg) and a fine floral bouquet (violet, dried rose, cornflower). The acidity is lively, but supple. The finish is long, sapid and gourmand. A powerful and generous wine, but with great finesse.