Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou 2018
93/100
James Suckling
91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
91/100
Decanter
90/100
Robert Parker
90/100
Vinous
New to the Ducru-Beaucaillou stable, Le Petit Ducru wine was formerly known as Lalande-Borie. [...] Deep garnet in color, it leaps from the glass with wonderfully pure aromas of black and red currants, black raspberries, and blackberries, as well as hints of tobacco leaf, bay leaf, and fertile soil. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, the palate delivers flavors of juicy black fruits that fill the mouth with supple tannins and just enough freshness, ending with a herbaceous note." (Wine Advocate 2020) Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Intense color, purple-red velvet
Nose
Complex, beautiful expression of the freshness of Cabernet grapes, stewed red fruits with well-controlled toasted notes.
Mouth
Elegant and balanced, with a beautiful finish and length.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game, mature cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
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.
Decanter
Wine rated 91/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2021 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
New to the Ducru-Beaucaillou stable, Le Petit Ducru wine was formerly known as Lalande-Borie. It is essentially a third wine, produced from part of the Ducru-Beaucaillou vineyard. Le Petit Ducru 2018 is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged for 12 months in barrels, a third of which were new oak. It has an alcohol content of 14.5%. Deep garnet in color, it leaps from the glass with wonderfully pure scents of black and red currants, black raspberries, and blackberries, as well as hints of tobacco leaf, bay leaf, and fertile soil. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, the palate delivers flavors of juicy black fruit that fill the mouth with supple tannins and just enough freshness, ending with a hint of herbaceousness.
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.
Vinous
Wine rated 90/100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Aromas of blackberry and blueberry with black licorice and dark violets follow a medium to full-bodied palate with ultra-fine tannins and a lovely finish. Very fine texture. Drink after 2024.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91/100