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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 86/100 · Drink 1990, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

The 1985 Grand-Puy-Ducasse is a textbook Pauillac, not a blockbuster in any manner, but a cedary, spicy, fragrant wine with fine depth, a supple texture, some fatness and flesh, as well as a smooth, graceful finish. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/90.

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Wine Spectator

86
86/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Wine Spectator
Score 90/100 · Wine Spectator

Very pretty plum, cherry and cedar flavors in a sleek, elegant, well define ins are supple and in proportion. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1988.

86 points
Robert Parker
Score 86/100 · Robert Parker

The 1985 Grand-Puy-Ducasse is a textbook Pauillac, not a blockbuster in any manner, but a cedary, spicy, fragrant wine with fine depth, a supple texture, some fatness and flesh, as well as a smooth, graceful finish. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

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%

12.5%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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