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20
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97
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20
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In a few words ...
Ducru-Beaucaillou wines are highly prized by wine-lovers the world over for their great classicism. Discreet and elegant, both silky and sappy, they offer dazzling fruit, infinitely fine tannins and great freshness. Their ageing potential is immense. J. Suckling : 97-98/100
A true Saint Julien classic!
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The nose reveals notes of violet and empyreumatic like wood, roasting, vanilla ... In aging, the wine will reveal very high quality game or truffle aromas.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Smoked
Taste
The wines of Saint-Julien are famous for mixing the feminine finesse of Margaux wines with the strength of Pauillac wines. We will find therefore structured tannins with a note of black fruits important that will give an interesting overall balance.
Wine Fruity | Long
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
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Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir Located in front of the Gironde estuary, the soil is composed mainly of gravels, marls and pebbles. The climate of the appellation allows a good ripening of the grapes as temperatures are regulated by the Gironde.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
13.5%
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Grilled beef rib
Guides reviews
98 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
20 / 20 La Revue du Vin de France avant 2020
97 / 100 Decanter
20 / 20 Bettane et Desseauve avant 2020
99 / 100 James Suckling
19 / 20 Gault & Millau
17 / 20 Jancis Robinson
97 / 100 Wine Spectator
98 / 100 Vinous
97 / 100 Wine Decider
99 / 100 Wine Enthusiast
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 82 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2016.
Appellation
Saint-Julien
The appellation Saint-Julien is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Ducru-Beaucaillou and its 69 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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