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Tasting notes
Score 82/100 · Drink 1984, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

Good solid color, a ripe black currant, somewhat herbaceous bouquet, and round, generous flavors characterize the 1978 Grand-Puy-Ducasse. Quite precocious for the vintage, and showing very well at present, this is a wine to drink over the next 6-7 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-may be in decline. Last tasted, 5/84.

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82
82/100

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82
82/100

Robert Parker

82
82/100

Robert Parker

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82 points
Robert Parker
Score 82/100 · Robert Parker

Good solid color, a ripe black currant, somewhat herbaceous bouquet, and round, generous flavors characterize the 1978 Grand-Puy-Ducasse. Quite precocious for the vintage, and showing very well at present, this is a wine to drink over the next 6-7 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-may be in decline. Last tasted, 5/84. 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%

13%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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