Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

La Croix Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

9.228 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.2

Very impressed with this second wine from Ducru. As I recall, 14 was a lousy vintage in Bordeaux. Soft, sweet and round with moderate tannins. Lovely length on the mid-palate. Love it…

Very impressed with this second wine from Ducru. As I recall, 14 was a lousy vintage in Bordeaux. Soft, sweet and round with moderate tannins. Lovely length on the mid-palate. Love it…

Oct 17th, 2021
Kimberly Anderson

Scents of violets and plum. Hint of smoke, blackberry and spice. Sleek and lithe. Going to be amazing. Oui oui!

Scents of violets and plum. Hint of smoke, blackberry and spice. Sleek and lithe. Going to be amazing. Oui oui!

2 people found it helpfulJul 5th, 2018
Greg V
9.8

This is the real deal. Candy notes with plumb cashews and a nice bacon smoke. Tantalizing cork that won't let you drink it and a nice odor of yesterday.

This is the real deal. Candy notes with plumb cashews and a nice bacon smoke. Tantalizing cork that won't let you drink it and a nice odor of yesterday.

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2018
Stanislas Violet

Stanislas had this 7 years ago

Stanislas had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2017
Daniel Sherbert

Smooth, soft little brother with medium tannins

Smooth, soft little brother with medium tannins

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2017
Ted
9.5

Having a BIG porterhouse steak and drinking some wine. All 3 of my seconds this weekend have been so different and I have enjoyed each and every one of them. Thanks to my buddy @Todd Abrams for picking these out for me.

Having a BIG porterhouse steak and drinking some wine. All 3 of my seconds this weekend have been so different and I have enjoyed each and every one of them. Thanks to my buddy @Todd Abrams for picking these out for me.

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2017
Beth Hamilton

Rich buttery aroma with dried plum, roasted red pepper, burnt wood. the mouthfeel is full, rich, broad, completely satisfying. Smooth and round, soft tannins. Beautiful.

Rich buttery aroma with dried plum, roasted red pepper, burnt wood. the mouthfeel is full, rich, broad, completely satisfying. Smooth and round, soft tannins. Beautiful.

Aug 16th, 2024
J. Kim
9.0

Dark purple fruit, it has the authentic Bordeaux bass structure and bright acidities of 2014. Graphite and tobacco notes dominant.

Dark purple fruit, it has the authentic Bordeaux bass structure and bright acidities of 2014. Graphite and tobacco notes dominant.

Nov 19th, 2019
Mark S.

More fruity and spicy than 2008. This concentration should show good potential. At least 30 minutes, we should wait, then it became calm and balanced. 2014 @, And - JH, 190501-190605

More fruity and spicy than 2008. This concentration should show good potential. At least 30 minutes, we should wait, then it became calm and balanced. 2014 @, And - JH, 190501-190605

May 1st, 2019
Iwan

Punches way above its weight. Can easily be mistaken for a first label.

Punches way above its weight. Can easily be mistaken for a first label.

Apr 3rd, 2019