Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend
Less brett than 2001 and noticeable change in style from Father to Son from 2001 to 2008.
Less brett than 2001 and noticeable change in style from Father to Son from 2001 to 2008.
Sep 19th, 2019Undoubtedly classic, my 5th time with his wine.
Undoubtedly classic, my 5th time with his wine.
Mar 18th, 2015Wedding year, classic across the board on this Saint-Julien
Wedding year, classic across the board on this Saint-Julien
Oct 25th, 2014Really, really good juice! Age was perfect.
Really, really good juice! Age was perfect.
Jul 25th, 20213 hour decant (plenty of chunky/fine sediment). A prodigious inky dark magenta color. On the nose: blackberry, cedar, floral, pine, currants, and vanilla toast. Taste: A smooth, balanced medium plus body wine with blackberry, chocolate, earth, cigar box, and a minerally dark cherry long dry finish. DUCRU.....a 13% alc old world style treat.
3 hour decant (plenty of chunky/fine sediment). A prodigious inky dark magenta color. On the nose: blackberry, cedar, floral, pine, currants, and vanilla toast. Taste: A smooth, balanced medium plus body wine with blackberry, chocolate, earth, cigar box, and a minerally dark cherry long dry finish. DUCRU.....a 13% alc old world style treat.
Mar 7th, 2021