Château Ducru Beaucaillou, 2eme Cru Classé, St Julien
    Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

    Château Ducru Beaucaillou, 2eme Cru Classé, St Julien,

    Destination

    Château Ducru Beaucaillou, 2eme Cru Classé, St Julien, 1985

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Ducru Beaucaillou, 2eme Cru Classé, St Julien, 1985

    'A wine of extraordinary charm and elegance, the dark garnet-colored 1985 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a floral, cedary nose intermixed with red and black currants as well as flowers. The wine is fully mature and soft, with beautiful concentration and purity. It is not a blockbuster, and certainly not nearly as powerful and massive as the 1986, but it is certainly much more seductive. This wine should continue to drink well for at least another 10-15 years. 92/100'. - erobertparker.com

    ABV:
    12.5%
    94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
    The 2003 Ducru-Beaucaillou, 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick. It storms out of the glass with notes of prunes, blackberry preserves, and raisin cake, followed by notes of sandalwood, star anise, and unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate is packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice hints, framed by chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.
    Date Reviewed:
    09/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2033
    93/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2003 Ducru-Beaucaillou, picked 15-25 September and matured in 90% new oak, has a ripe and opulent bouquet with lavish black fruit, fresh fig, dates and a touch of liquorice, though here is no sense of over-maturity here. It is fresher than a lot of ‘03s that I have recently tasted. The palate is well balanced with supple, rounded tannins. There is a real candied essence to this Ducru-Beaucaillou, with quite a pronounced liquorice finish that you want to go back to. This is ageing well - one of the better wines of this infamous growing season. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château.
    Date Reviewed:
    07/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2021 - 2040

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Julien
    Producer:
    Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.