Description

The 2016 Prélude à Grand-Puy Ducasse displays the poise and classic structure expected from a fine Pauillac vintage. The nose opens with ripe blackcurrant, graphite, and cedar, joined by subtler accents of tobacco leaf and crushed violets. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with firm yet refined tannins and a core of black cherry, cassis, and dark plum wrapped in toasted oak. The balance between freshness and concentration is striking, leading to a long, polished finish marked by mineral undertones and a touch of cocoa. Still youthful but already beautifully composed, it shows the finesse of its grand vin heritage with an inviting, approachable charm.