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Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2017
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An exceptionally dry winter and an incredibly mild start to the spring set the tone for a vintage that looked promising. But then, after a few nights of frost, particularly on the nights of 27 and 28 April, it was back to the drawing board! Many vineyards lost almost all of their crop, while others, more fortunate, emerged partially or totally unscathed. The remainder of the spring was exceptionally hot, but the weather in summer was variable. In those vineyards not affected by the frost, they were concerned that the vintage would be very early with small grapes, lacking in juice, and flabby acidity... But heavy rainfall in early September helped to restore balance to the vintage profile.
ย Cabernet Sauvignon : 57 % Merlot : 43%