"Deep, dark purple. A stunning and tight bouquet, very compact, which opens with airing to give a fine fruit with floral notes and a touch of violet. Later, after swirling, there is a touch of graphite. The palate is juicy, tasty, and supported by a fine freshness. A captivating wine; a lot of body, very high standard, remarkable length. A very academic construction. Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot." Notes from the winemaker
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Ducru Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2017
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Bordeaux Red Blend (90% Cabernet Sauvignon/10% Merlot)
Appellation
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Wine Profile
"One of the wines of the vintage in the Medoc, the 2017 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou comes from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot from tiny yields of 35 hectoliters per hectare. Brought up in new barrels, it offers stunning notes of pure creme de cassis, unsmoked tobacco, lead pencil, and crushed rocks. Showing a touch of spring flowers with air, full-bodied richness and depth, awesome tannin quality, and a laser-like level of precision and purity, it’s going to need a decade of cellaring yet will have 40-50 years of prime drinking. Hats off to proprietor Bruno Borie for another magical wine." Jeb Dunnuck
Ratings
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
98 Points - James Suckling
96 Points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
96 Points - Wine Enthusiast
