COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse is a historic estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Imperial Classification. The estate was founded in the 18th century by Arnaud Ducasse, who purchased a small house on the banks of the Gironde. Over generations, the estate was expanded by his descendants, notably Pierre Ducasse, who assembled a significant vineyard footprint across several key Pauillac terroirs. Today, the estate is owned by CA Grands Crus (a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole) and has undergone extensive modernization, including a state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery. The vineyards span three main plots characterized by Garonne gravels, which provide excellent drainage and heat retention, ideal for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate was founded in the 18th century by Arnaud Ducasse, but it was his son Pierre who truly built its reputation as a top Pauillac growth.
Fact 02
Unlike many Bordeaux estates with contiguous vineyards, Grand-Puy Ducasse's plots are spread across three distinct, highly prized Pauillac sectors.
Fact 03
The winery underwent a massive 'Renaissance' renovation completed in 2024, introducing cutting-edge gravity-flow technology.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested manually and sorted meticulously both in the vineyard and at the winery. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with plot-by-plot fermentation to preserve the unique characteristics of each parcel. The wine is aged for 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels, of which approximately 30% to 40% are new, depending on the vintage. This careful oak regime helps to integrate the structured tannins of Pauillac while adding complexity and refinement without overpowering the fruit.
