Ratings by Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes An evolved, already complex nose of cedarwood, roasted herbs, black currants, and plums jumps from the glass of the elegant, mid-weight, somewhat superficial, but very endearing 2007 Grand Puy Ducasse. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate #188 Apr 2010) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Ducasse has definitely turned up the level of quality over the last 7-8 years. Classic creme de cassis notes intermixed with licorice, spring flowers, a bit of toast and smoke are all present in this medium to full-bodied, elegant, yet savory, expansively flavored, deep, silky-textured wine that has… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes Another ????best ever?? performance, the Grand-Puy-Ducasse is made in a charming style for a 2005 Pauillac. This deep ruby-hued, very concentrated, precocious, showy effort displays copious quantities of sweet oak intermixed with black cherries, black currants, velvety tannins, medium body, and loads of fruit. It can be drunk… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes A sleeper of the vintage, this noteworthy effort offers a deep ruby/purple color along with a sweet, expressive bouquet of spring flowers, blackberries, and cassis. Abundant fruit, supple tannin, medium body, and a silky mouthfeel result in an irresistible claret. Enjoy it over the next 10-14 years.(Wine Advocate… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes This property is clearly on the upswing as evidenced by this wine. The open-knit, evolved 2003 is undeniably a sleeper of the vintage and a very good value for a top Pauillac. Deep ruby purple in color with an evolved bouquet of smoked herbs, cedar, creme de cassis,… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes This is a mainstream, medium-bodied, pleasantly concentrated, charming, evolved Pauillac. Composty, earthy notes intermixed with cedar wood, black currants and cherries jump from the glass of this fragrant, supple-textured wine. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate #158Apr 2005) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Elegant, pleasant black currant aromas intermixed with cedar, spice, and oak emerge from this medium-bodied 2001 along with tell-tale cassis and cherry fruit. Soft tannin and low acidity suggest it should be drunk over the next 6-7 years.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes A fleshy dark ruby-colored wine, with sweet black currant, tobacco, and cedary notes, this nicely-textured wine has well-integrated wood, supple tannins, and an attractive, relatively lush finish. It is not especially concentrated or profound, but it is mainstream and appealing. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2013.(Wine Advocate #146 Apr 2003) By… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Aromas of red currants, dried herbs, tobacco, and wood emerge from this medium-bodied 1999. Plum, currant, and cherry fruit, soft acidity, and light tannin suggest consumption is warranted over the next 6-7 years.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Black fruits dominate the moderately intense nose of this saturated ruby/purple-colored 1998. Medium-bodied, savory, and user-friendly, it suffers only from a lack of complexity. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. (Wine Advocate #134 Apr 2001) By Robert Parker