Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2015 75cl

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2015, 5th Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac, is an elegant and powerful red wine, offering a bouquet of black fruits, spices and woody notes, with fine tannins and a long finish, recommended at a temperature of 17-18°C and to be enjoyed from 2022 to 2026.

Vineyard and Terroir
Location: Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
Area: 40 hectares spread across three large plots of gravel and clay-sandy subsoils, located in the north, center and south of the appellation, neighboring prestigious châteaux such as Mouton Rothschild, Lafite and Pontet-Canet 

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 38%, completed by 10-20% Petit Verdot depending on the micro-plots 

Viticultural practices: Massal selection, integrated pest management and environmental management of the vineyard 

Vine age: Very old vines, some dating back to the 1950s 

Vinification and Aging
Harvest: Manual and selective by lots 

Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with partial malolactic fermentation in new barrels 

Aging: 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels, about 30% of which are new 

Organoleptic Characteristics

Color: Deep ruby to black, clear and intense 

Nose: Ripe black fruits (blackcurrant), spices, cedar, tobacco and licorice 

Palate: Powerful yet elegant wine, with fine and silky tannins, a balanced structure and a long, delicious finish 

Style: Dense, muscular and harmonious, combining power and finesse, with a classic Pauillac aromatic profile 

Serving and Aging Recommendations

Serving temperature: 17-18°C 

Optimal drinking window: 2022 to 2026 (some sources suggest up to 2038 for longer aging) 

Food pairings: Game, grilled or civet-style red meats, dishes in sauce, aged cheeses and wild mushrooms 

Production and Distinctions
Production volume: Approximately 100,000 bottles for the 2015 vintage 

Awards: 1 star in the 2019 Hachette Wine Guide, corresponding to a very successful wine. 

Critical reviews: Recommended for its excellent value for money, positive notes from Bettane & Desseauve, Wine Advocate and James Suckling, highlighting the harmony, length and aging potential 

This technical sheet shows that Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2015 is a classic Pauillac wine offering both power and elegance, perfect for aging or to accompany refined dishes.