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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 82/100 · Drink 1986, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

The 1979 is medium to dark ruby, with a spicy, ripe, fruity bouquet, and attractively silky, soft flavors that show noticeable maturity. This is a charming, quite fruity wine with medium body. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 7/86.

Critic scores

Critic scores
82
82/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

Ch. Grand-Puy Ducasse
Grand Puy Ducasse

The 40 hectares of this Pauillac Fifth Growth are spread across three sites, pieced together in the 18th century by Pierre Ducasse. Today owned by France’s Crédit Agricole bank, they have some very fine vineyard land, with their northernmost plot neighbouring Mouton and Lafite.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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