Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2025 - France - En Primeur
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse, a Fifth Growth of Pauillac, continues its impressive resurgence following significant investments in both vineyard management and winemaking facilities. The 2025 vintage highlights the estate’s upward trajectory, delivering a wine of precision, freshness, and classic Pauillac character.
The nose is expressive and refined, offering aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with finely structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a concentrated core of dark fruit. The style is focused and elegant, with excellent balance and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Payment Terms (En Primeur)
Total Estimated Payment: $77.82
First Payment: $59.29
Payable at the time of order to secure allocation and confirm reservation.
Second Estimated Payment: $18.53
Payable prior to delivery, once the wine is ready to be shipped from Europe.
An email notification will be sent to request the second payment.
Rating
Decanter: 95 | James Suckling: 95-96 | Jeb Dunnuck: 94-96 | Bettane & Desseauve: 94-95 | Jeff Leve: 94-96 | DB: 94-96 | Le Figaro: 93-96 | Jean-Marc Quarin: 92 | Neal Martin: 92-94 | Tim Atkin: 92 | Lisa Perrotti-Brown: 92-94 | Alexandre Ma: 92-94 | Vinum: 92
Drinking Window: 2031–2055+
Delivery
Currently ageing in barrel. Final delivery is typically scheduled approximately 24 months after purchase, upon bottling, release, and arrival into New Zealand.
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