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Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse is a winery in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The wine produced here was classified as one of eighteen Cinquiemes Crus (Fifth Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.
Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse shares a part of its name with Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste. Grand Puy is the name of a low gravelly hill which used to be owned in its entirety by the same estate. Parts of the vineyards on this hill were sold in 1750 to a man by the name Pierre Ducasse, which was the origin of the name.
This is a frequently overlooked Pauillac 5me Cru Classe property that after years in the doldrums, now produces fine quality claret at very reasonable prices. The catalyst for change was its acquisition by the ngociant firm, Mestrezat. It has extensively replanted in the vineyards, and built a new cuvier and chai.
Grand Puy Ducasse has 45 hectares of well-sited vineyards, one parcel on a gravel plateau near Chateau Batailley, and another adjacent to Chateau Lafite-Rothschild and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.
The wine is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and 39% Merlot - it is matured in oak casks (30% new) for 18 months before being bottled. Grand Puy Ducasse is a mid-weight Pauillac that displays good depth of fruit and is usually drinkable 5 years after the vintage - the best examples can last for 10-15 years.
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