Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2ème Grand Cru Classé
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Omschrijving
Het Domaine is één van de leidende wijngoederen van Saint-Julien, gelegen aan de zuid-oost kant van de gemeente. De wijngaarden liggen op een diep, stenen plateau (beaux cailloux) met een hoog kleigehalte. Ook Ducru-Beaucaillou is al jaren een super second en eigendom van de familie Borie. De wijn krijgt een fustlagering van 6 maanden op 60% nieuwe eiken barriques.
Details
| Type wijn: | Rode Wijn |
|---|---|
| Formaat: | Fles (75 cl) |
| Land: | Frankrijk |
| Druivensoort met percentage: | Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 15% |
| Regio: | Bordeaux |
| Smaak: | Zwart Fruit en Rijk |
| Jaargang: | 2023 |
| Alcohol: | 13 |
| Drinkbaar vanaf: | 2029 |
| Houdbaar t/m: | 2046 |
| Oogst: | Handmatig |
Scores
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Vinous
The 2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a heady, sumptuous Saint-Julien. The aromatics alone are captivating. Truffle, rose petal, blood orange, pomegranate, spice and menthol build in a creamy, lavish Ducru. The 2023 is a classic Bruno Borie wine that emphasizes textural opulence. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous floral and spice-driven top notes. The balance of opulence and vibrancy is compelling.
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James Suckling
This has aromas of blackberries and blackcurrant, as well as graphite and flint. Some gunpowder. It’s full-bodied with extremely refined tannins, a creamy character and al-dente fruit at the finish. Crunchy, succulent and linear. Mineral edge to it, like licking a stone. Energetic. 83% cabernet sauvignon and 17% merlot.
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Decanter
Lovely vibrant purple colour in the glass. Smells fragrant and lifted, a combination of sweet and ripe and fresh blackcurrant and black cherries on the nose with a touch of dark chocolate. Smooth and so silky, but rich too, there’s depth and weight but not too much. I love the texture - grippy and filling no doubt, it coats the mouth with a crushed velvet texture, you feel the ripeness but there’s such lift and effortless purity of fruit that it feels fresh too. No extra fat, but equally it’s not too lean, not strict at all, where many are. Not hollow, not light, there’s no let up. Juicy cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with lots of liquorice on the finish. Feels well crafted. Maybe not as immediately moreish as some, but this is really well made. Feels elegant and stylish.7pH. 89 IPT. Ageing 18 months, 100% new oak. 12% press.