Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse 1988
- Vintage
- 1988
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux,Pauillac
- Size
- 750ml
- Rating
- WS89
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot
Spicy, exotic aromas and flavors run through this massively concentrated but still elegant wine. Has plenty of tannin, but the jammy currant, spice and cedar flavors make their presence felt. Will need until 1997 to 2001 to soften. - WS89
The history of Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fascinating in many ways. It is a family saga going back to the 16th century. The name Grand-Puy, already mentioned in documents from the Middle Ages, comes from the ancient term "puy" which means "hillock, small height". True to its name, the vineyard sits on outcrops with a terroir similar to that of the Médoc's first growths. Since the 16th century the property was passed down from generation to generation, until the current family, the Borie's, bought the property in the 1920s.