Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 - Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux
Red
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Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 presents a nose of rich black fruit aromas underpinned by a touch of spice. On the palate, the attack is round and greedy, with an imposing, pulpy yet nicely taut structure and velvety, suave tannins, for a pulpy finish with impressive persistence. This wine continually bounces back as you taste it, and never seems to want to leave you... Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Cuvée
Second Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2012
Designation
Saint-Julien
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Terroirs
Garonne gravel and limestone dating from the ancient Quaternary (Günz)
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation between 28°C and 30°C for grapes from old vines and at slightly lower temperatures for younger plots. Alcoholic fermentation lasts about 2 weeks with regular pumping over.
Breeding
18 months in barrels
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Very dark, very deep violet
Nose
Rich aromas of black fruit underpinned by a touch of spice.
Mouth
Round, greedy attack, imposing structure, full-bodied but nicely taut, velvety-smooth tannins, full-bodied finish, impressive persistence. This wine bounces back and forth throughout the tasting and never seems to want to leave you...
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, game or a cheese platter...
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Since 2003, Bruno Borie, with the irreplaceable help of Éric Boissenot as oenological advisor, has brought this renowned cru back to its highest level, very close to and sometimes superior to some of the premier crus. The second wine, croix-de-beaucaillou, which includes the remarkable vines of the former Terrey Gros Cailloux, has finally joined the category's best since 2005. A third Saint Julien, Lalande-Borie, an old and esteemed brand in the wine trade, is a supple, elegant and precocious wine made from vines that belonged to Château Lagrange in 1855.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the domain :
Ducru-Beaucaillou is the perfect choice for lovers of great classic Médocs. Bruno Borie manages this superb cru with talent and determination, and in recent years has placed it in the top tier of Bordeaux wines. Never demonstrative, neither over-extracted nor overpowering, the wines shine with distinction and silky substance. These are great, deep, digestible and well-balanced Medocs. However, Ducru-Beaucaillou only reveals its full potential with age, so it's always a shame to taste it too early. Its fresh finish and elegant tannins are a sign of the exceptional capacity of the heart of its terroir. Croix de Beaucaillou, formerly the château's second wine, is now a cru in its own right, with its own dedicated parcel.
James Suckling
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