Château Grand-Puy Ducasse

5/22/2017 Wein Wisser WEIN WISSER : 17,5 / 20 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! 5/15/2017 Le Figaro - L LE FIGARO - L'AVIS DU VIN (CLUB VIN) : 17,5 / 20 Nez boisé, épicé, fruits noirs, toasté. Bouche ample, profonde, séveuse, beaucoup de matière, finale encore un peu dure. 5/3/2017 Bettane & Desseauve BETTANE & DESSEAUVE ( BETTANE & DESSEAUVE) : 95-96 / 100 Vin complet, sérieusement construit, tannique mais sans raideur, avec une texture plus précise, plus harmonieuse que par le passé. Probable beau rapport qualité-prix. 5/2/2017 Martin WINE ADVOCATE (NEAL MARTIN) : 91-93 / 100 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. 4/27/2017 The Wine Cellar Insider THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER (JEFF LEVE) : 92-94 / 100 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! 4/26/2017 Vinous VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI) : 87-90 / 100 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. 4/25/2017 Decanter.com DECANTER.COM (JANE ANSON) : 93 / 100 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 4/25/2017 Jukes MATTHEWJUKES.COM (MATTHEW JUKES) : 15,5 / 20 (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+ 4/21/2017 Robinson JANCIS ROBINSON (JANCIS ROBINSON) : 16,5 / 20 Sappy, lively nose. Straightforward Pauillac character. No transports of delight but a very solid performance. Strongly Cabernet. 16.5+ 4/10/2017 Wine Spectator WINE SPECTATOR (JAMES MOLESWORTH) : 89-92 / 100 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. 4/5/2017 Jamessuckling.com JAMESSUCKLING.COM (JAMES SUCKLING) : 92-93 / 100 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.