Prelude Gp D Pauillac 2nd Wine 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Prelude Gp D
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-received as a solid second wine; Retail/critic references: Watson's Wine, BRIX SommCulture, Fine & Wild, 1jour1vin

Tasting Note
Dark cassis and plum with cedar, tobacco and smoky oak; subtle mushroom and dark chocolate notes. Medium-full body, polished tannins and velvety texture with an earthy, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan pepper beef.

Production Method
Second wine from Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse made from younger-vine parcels; traditional fermentation with malolactic conversion and 18–24 months ageing in French oak barrels (partial new oak).

Vineyard Info
Prélude (Prélude à Grand-Puy-Ducasse) is the second wine of Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse (1855 Fifth Growth), sourced from younger vines in the Pauillac estate, managed under Anne Le Naour/Crédit Agricole Grands Crus ownership.