Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 - Grand Cru Classé
The 2012 Château Ducru Beaucaillou offers a nose with rich aromas of black fruit underpinned by a hint of spice. On the palate, the attack is round and luscious, with an imposing, full-bodied yet beautifully taut structure, and velvety, smooth tannins, leading to a full-bodied finish with impressive length. This wine continues to reveal new layers throughout the tasting and seems to linger endlessly... Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Very dark, deep purple
Nose
Rich aromas of dark fruits with a hint of spice
Palate
A rich, full-bodied attack; an imposing structure that is lush yet beautifully taut; velvety, smooth tannins; a lush finish; and impressive length. This wine continues to reveal new layers throughout the tasting and seems to linger endlessly...
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, game, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Since 2003, Bruno Borie, with the invaluable assistance of Éric Boissenot as his winemaking consultant, has helped this renowned cru regain its former glory, coming very close to—and at times surpassing—certain premiers crus. The second wine, La Croix-de-Beaucaillou, which includes the remarkable vineyards of the former Terrey Gros Cailloux, has finally joined the best in its category since 2005. A third Saint-Julien, Lalande-Borie, a long-established and highly regarded brand in the wine trade, refers to a supple, elegant, and early-drinking wine, produced from vines that belonged to Château Lagrange in 1855.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Lovers of classic Médoc wines will find what they’re looking for in Ducru-Beaucaillou. Bruno Borie manages this superb estate with talent and determination; in recent years, he has positioned it among the top Bordeaux wines. Never ostentatious, nor over-extracted nor overly powerful, the wines shine with their distinction and the silkiness of their texture. These are deep, approachable, and balanced Médocs. Be warned, however: since a Ducru-Beaucaillou only fully reveals itself with age, it is always a shame to taste it too early; its great freshness on the finish and the elegant texture of its tannins are a testament to the exceptional character of its terroir. Croix de Beaucaillou, the château’s former second wine, is now a cru in its own right, with its own dedicated vineyard plots.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
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