Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse 2009Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Grand Puy Ducasse 2009 has intense colour with ruby and purple hues. The aromas on the nose reveal hints of cassis syrup with liquorice and toast. These are confirmed on the palate,which is pure and elegant with considerable depth. The finish is stylish, built around tannins which are noble and silky in their texture. After hand picking and selection of the grapes on the vines,they are de stalked and

a half an hour drive from the Agly Valley

Bob and Alex Phillips

were used to make this wine from vineyards more than 10 years old

Silvio’s wines develop slowly in the glass with measured nuance

The finish is long and lingering with a smooth rich texture

characteristic of the Cru Montosoli

When Giovanna’s father gave her a small farm with olive groves

Disgorged 03/13/2025

From the importer: Since 1989 only organic supplements have been used in the vineyards which are planted to a density of between 6600 (older plantings) to 8700 vines per hectare

On the palate

Varietal: 44% Merlot

With the 2007 vintage