La Croix de Beaucaillou 2016 - Second Vin du Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
94/100
James Suckling
"Excellent style, full-bodied for its category, a perfect Saint-Julien worthy of its origins, to be treated like a great wine." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Beautiful dark purple dress
Nose
Highly concentrated, with aromas of black fruits.
Mouth
Imposing, fruity structure, supported by very dense, ripe tannins. Lovely freshness. Very persistent finish.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game, mature cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About wine:
Excellent style, full-bodied for its category, a perfect Saint-Julien worthy of its origins, to be treated like a great wine.
About the estate:
Since 2003, Bruno Borie, with the invaluable help of Éric Boissenot as oenological advisor, has enabled this renowned wine to return to its highest level, very close to and sometimes superior to certain premier crus. The second wine, La Croix-de-Beaucaillou, which includes the remarkable vines of the former Terrey Gros Cailloux, has been among the best in its category since 2005. A third Saint-Julien, Lalande-Borie, an old and respected brand in the wine trade, is a supple, elegant and early-maturing wine from vines that belonged to Château Lagrange in 1855.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2016 Croix de Beaucaillou exudes aromas of blackcurrant, earth, black plum, black cherry, and blackberry with hints of menthol, cigar, and crushed stone. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, the palate is lively and earthy with firm, grainy tannins and a long, mineral finish.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
Lovers of classic Médoc wines will find what they are looking for with Ducru-Beaucaillou. Bruno Borie manages this superb vineyard with talent and determination; in recent years, he has placed it among the top Bordeaux wines. Never ostentatious, over-extracted or overly powerful, these wines shine with their distinction and silky texture. They are deep, digestible and balanced Médoc wines. Be careful, however, as a Ducru-Beaucaillou only reveals its full potential with age, so it is always a shame to taste it too early; its great freshness on the finish and the elegant texture of its tannins are testament to the exceptional capacity of its terroir. Croix de Beaucaillou, the château's former second wine, is now a wine in its own right, with its own dedicated vineyard.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100
About wine:
Richly spiced with tons of black fruit and black tannins, this powerful wine also shows great elegance. Juicy fruit shines through the structure to give a wine with a bright future. Drink in 2024.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Immaculate, attractive, fragrant, and fresh fruit. Notes of small black fruits and plum, as well as blackcurrant and blackberry, define the character of the nose and palate. The tannins are saturated with ripe blackberries and plums and offer a superbly fresh, shimmering, and fruity finish. Try from 2024.