Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2016

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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

James Suckling

A medium-bodied and elegant Pauillac with fine, mixed-currant aromas, polished tannins and a lively finish. Drink or hold.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

The nose is fresh and elegant. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry and slight notes of fresh/ripe strawberry associated with hints of blueberry, slight notes of licorice as well as a discreet hint of violet and a hint of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful minerality as well as a slight tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh/ripe blackberry, fresh/ripe cassis and slight notes of raspberry associated with discreet hints of chocolate, cassis cream as well as slight notes of racy minerality and a discreet hint of salinity on the finish. Tannins are well-built. Good length and good persistence with a very discreet hint of saline minerality and cacao/bitter dark chocolate on the finish.

Falstaff

Wine Enthusiast

Coming from this vastly improved estate, this wine offers rich tannins, concentration, power and density. Blackberry flavors add a more immediately approachable side to this wine that should be ready to drink from 2024.