Château Grand-Puy Ducasse

Terroir, Vineyard and Location

Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse is a 40-hectare vineyard located in Pauillac, in the Medoc region of Bordeaux. The vineyard is divided into three main blocks with plots on gravel, clay, and sand soils. The vines are planted to 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot. The vines are close to 30 years of age on average and are planted to a density of between 8,000 and 10,000 vines per hectare.

Wine Characters and Styles

The wines of Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse are strong, tannic Pauillac wines. They are known for their structure, tannin, and complexity. The wines have a minerality that is derived from the cement, egg-shaped vats used in vinification.

Wine-making Techniques

The wine is vinified in stainless steel vats, with malolactic fermentation taking place mostly in tank. A small percentage of the wine sees malolactic fermentation in the barrel. The wines are aged in 50% new, French oak barrels for an average of 18 months, depending on the character of the vintage.

Best Vintages

The best vintages of Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2006 and 2005.

Best Storage and Serving Temperatures

Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Decanting Time

Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-4 hours, while older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Food Pairing

Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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