Château Grand Puy Ducasse, 5ème Cru Classé 2004 Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot Food Matching Note: East meets west cuisine always works well, fine red meat examples such as: hibiscus-marinated leg of lamb, oriental lamb steaks, can be found, or a simple but hearty dish such as beef medallions in red wine sauce, work perfectly. Tasting Note: Exhibits a dense, almost opaque colour with gorgeous up-front, sweet, ripe fruit. The palate is medium to full bodied and chewy with a well endowed, plush texture. The wine is pure, complex and engaging. Vinification Note: The estate totals 59 hectares of which 40 are under vine. The grapes are entirely hand picked and sorting tables are set up in the vineyards. In the vat room there is a second grape reception system where the grapes are again sorted by hand. The grapes are de-stemmed and lightly crushed before fermentation in stainless steel vats. Grapes from different plots are fermented separately, and winemaking temperatures are carefully controlled. The wine is aged in oak from 18 - 24 months according to the vintage with 30 - 40% new each year. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £44.89 (Including VAT at 20%)