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 structure—full-bodied yet beautifully taut—and velvety, smooth tannins, leading to a full-bodied finish with impressive length. This wine continues to reveal new layers as you taste it and seems to linger on and on... Delivered in a wooden case for any order 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 with a hint of spice
Palate
A round, rich attack; an imposing structure that is full-bodied yet beautifully taut; velvety, smooth tannins; a full-bodied finish; and impressive length. This wine continues to reveal new layers throughout the tasting and seems as if it will never leave you...
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 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, rivaling and sometimes even 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 ranks of the best in its category since 2005. A third Saint-Julien, Lalande-Borie—a long-established and highly regarded brand in the wine trade—is a supple, elegant, and early-drinking wine made 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 great, classic Médoc wines will find what they’re looking for with 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 flashy, nor over-extracted nor overly powerful, these wines shine for their distinction and the silky texture of their body. These are deep, easy-drinking, and well-balanced Medoc wines. Be warned, however: since a Ducru-Beaucaillou only fully reveals itself with age, it’s 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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