Grand-Puy Ducasse 2000
Classed-growth claret from a stellar vintage all in the name of staff training? Sign me up.
Looking perhaps a little old for its age - the ruby rim looks on the verge of rusting. The clarity's a bit off too - slightly smoked.
Pulped stone fruit on the nose - cassis edged plum with a meaty core. A little mossy.
Very soft. The acidity is more vibrant than I expected, drawing back the tannins and giving the fruit more crunchiness than I expected from the nose. Those tannins are soft, brushing gently on the tongue. There's not a huge amount of complexity, but it's a very sensual drop. Drink now, with food. Not the best 2000 I've ever had but good value and incredibly pleasant.
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Tasted 30/9/2010 at Luvians Bottleshop
Looking perhaps a little old for its age - the ruby rim looks on the verge of rusting. The clarity's a bit off too - slightly smoked.
Pulped stone fruit on the nose - cassis edged plum with a meaty core. A little mossy.
Very soft. The acidity is more vibrant than I expected, drawing back the tannins and giving the fruit more crunchiness than I expected from the nose. Those tannins are soft, brushing gently on the tongue. There's not a huge amount of complexity, but it's a very sensual drop. Drink now, with food. Not the best 2000 I've ever had but good value and incredibly pleasant.
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Tasted 30/9/2010 at Luvians Bottleshop