Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 - Grand Cru Classé
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 has a rich nose of black fruit aromas underpinned by a hint of spice. On the palate, the attack is round and generous, with an imposing structure that is lush yet beautifully taut, and velvety, smooth tannins, leading to a lush finish with impressive length. This wine continues to develop throughout the tasting and seems to linger indefinitely... Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Very dark, very deep purple
Nose
Rich aromas of dark fruits underpinned by a hint of spice
Mouth
A round and generous attack, imposing structure, lush but nicely taut, velvety and smooth tannins, lush finish, impressive persistence. This wine continually bounces back throughout the tasting and seems to never want to leave you...
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game, a cheese platter...
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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.
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
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