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Grand Puy Ducasse 2009

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Aromas of blackberries, unsmoked cigar tobacco and cedar/sagebrush jump from the glass of this dense purple-hued Pauillac. Full-bodied with more depth and richness than usual as well as moderate tannins, this potential sleeper of the vintage offers 15-20 years of aging potential. Moreover, it is modestly priced. Purchasers should give it 4-5 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following two decades.

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2036 01 March 2012

Possibly the finest wine yet produced at this estate, the 2009 is even fatter, richer, and more unctuously textured than the 2005 (which I loved). It boasts an opaque purple color, thrilling levels of sweet creme de cassis and blackberries along with hints of underbrush as well as forest floor, silky tannins, full body, and a plush, heady, opulent personality. This stunning wine should drink well for two decades. (Tasted three times.)

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-30 01 April 2010

A solid red, with raspberry and currant aromas and flavors. Full body, with solid tannins. Polished texture. Well crafted. Try after 2018.

Score: 93

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2018+ 15 February 2012

A pretty nose of lead pencil and currant follows through to a full body, with well-integrated tannins and a silky, long finish. Stylish.

Score: 91 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

Unusually deep crimson. Very dark crimson. Sweet candy nose. Not very dense but certainly very sweet in a candy way. Then pretty austere tannins. Pretty dry end.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2028 01 April 2010

This Classed Growth is now building on quality to produce good value midweight Pauillac. The Chateau is situated in the heart of Pauillac town but one parcel of vines is sited next to Batailley and another next to Lafite and Mouton Rothschild. Super fruity nose of blackberry and boiled sweets. In the mouth, fruit salad and sweet richness, but finishes a little dry.

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010

Tasted at the UGC. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, this has a rather subdued nose: blackberry, undergrowth, cigar box...very well defined. The palate is not bad at all: certainly an improvement in recent years with better balance and (hoorah!) no sign of greenness. Not an ambitious GPD, but understated and agreeable on the foursquare, tobacco led finish. Tasted March 2010.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 March 2010