Provenance

Private Client

Repackaged by Strauss & Co

Critics Ratings

2009

'Harvested 10-14th of September. The nose of crushed berries is exuberant, and in the mouth the sensation of explosive fruit is confirmed. A very dense and long wine, but unlike some 09s, it has great freshness and lift. Shows the precision and mineral underpinning that I expect in a great Ducs. This will live for decades, but unlike many Ducs, it should drink well by its tenth birthday.' - Jay McInerney, Vinous, 94+/100 (Dec 2016)

2010

'Harvested 23-27 September: Heavy reduction on the nose makes this difficult to appreciate at first, but as the reduction blows off it is easier to savor the beautiful red and black fruit underneath. The 2010 is a very structured Ducs. I don't expect it to drink early, but it should be a great bottle by 2025.' - Jay McInerney, Vinous, 93+/100 (Dec 2016)