FR Esprit de Grand-Puy Ducasse 2014 Pauillac AOC

Three large plots in the best parts of Pauillac form the vineyard of this classified growth, an unusual configuration and a direct inheritance from the estate’s founder, Pierre Ducasse, an eminent lawyer. In the 18th century he gave a single name to a fine vineyard holding, which was put together through inheritance and purchases. When he died in 1797, his son, Pierre, inherited a 60-hectare exploitation, named Ducasse-Grand-Puy-Artigues-Arnaud, of which two third were planted with vines. The estate was classified in 1855, under the name of Artigues Arnaud.

VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

VINTAGE 
2014

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Brilliant color, ruby reflections.

NOSE
Deep nose with nice aromatics and black fruit concentration which reveals itself after a good aeration.

PALATE
Lots of freshness, abundant tannins and a really good structure for a third wine.

AGEING
12 months, depending on the vintage, in French oak barrels, 30%-40% new.

PAIRING
Best served with red meats, game and aged cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
At its best between 2024 and 2029.