2019 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Cru Classé St-Julien

2019 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Cru Classé St-Julien

Super-second Ducru-Beaucaillou has, in 2019, under the control of the charismatic Bruno Borie, created one of the wines of the vintage. This will go down as one of the finest Ducrus that’s been made.

Critic score
97/100 info
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£143.50

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Young 2027 - 2049info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14%

Tasting notes

I tasted the 2019 Ducru Beaucaillou four times in 12-hour intervals from opening. It has a splendid bouquet centered around black fruit laced with graphite, Montecristo cigars and hints of sage and cedar. This is one of the most Pauillac-like Ducrus that I have encountered at this stage. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, pitch perfect acidity and a sensual, satin-like texture that could seduce from miles away. There is a sense of completeness surrounding this Second Growth, charming you surfeit with nobility and outstanding in terms of persistence. Fabulous.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (June 2020)
(96—98)/100

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