Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse - Pauillac 2022 (750ml)

96 Points Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2022 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse is a gorgeous effort that might surpass the 2020 when all is said and done. Largely Cabernet Sauvignon (58%) yet with a solid dose of Merlot (40%) and a splash of Petit Verdot, this beauty exhibits a deep purple hue as well as powerful aromatics of blackcurrants, spicy oak, freshly sharpened lead pencils, and a chalky sense of minerality. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this broad, layered, beautifully textured, and concentrated Pauillac has building tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's not, however, for the instant gratification crowd and needs to be forgotten for 5-7 years, if not a decade. It should see its 30th birthday in fine form.” (JD)

94 Points Vinous

"The 2022 Grand Puy Ducasse is a racy, elegant wine. Broad and ample in the glass, with notable energy, Grand Puy Ducasse is a standout in 2022. Lavender, mocha, espresso, spice and leather play off a core of intense dark fruit. The vibrant, explosive finish is a thing of beauty" (AG)

94 Points Decanter

"Bright and full, tannins are on the imposing side and immediately fill the mouth in a mass of fleshy blackcurrant, liquorice, graphite, slate, tobacco and cinnamon - but slightly more savoury than too spiced which I like. There's also shots of cool blueberries and mint which lift the frame. This feels controlled, definitely powerful but reigned in too. Could do with a bit more acidity and juiciness on the mid palate which makes this altogether quite serious but fans of Pauillac will enjoy the power on show."