Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2022 SF Chronicle A magnum of Grand Cru

A magnum of Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Mesnil

The nose bursts with red berries

At barrel strength—typically 118-125 proof depending on the barrel—this delivers the full

The resulting tincture is sweetened with organic cane sugar

buttery oakiness with classic

Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2022 SF Chronicle A magnum of Grand CruGrand Puy Ducasse is a Fifth Growth Pauillac with a quirk: unlike almost every other classified estate, its chateau doesn't sit among its vines. It stands right on the quay in the town of Pauillac, looking out over the Gironde, while its vineyards are scattered in three plots across the commune, some rubbing shoulders with Mouton and Lafite. That patchwork of gravel and clay gives a classic, structured Pauillac led by Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 is