Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien
4.5
Expert Rating
4.2
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien is a premium wine produced by the renowned Château Ducru-Beaucaillou winery in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard features gravelly soil and is situated near the Gironde estuary, providing ideal growing conditions for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes used in the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is known for its rich, complex flavors and aromas of dark fruit, spice, and tobacco. Overall, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien is a sophisticated and elegant wine that is sure to impress any wine connoisseur.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien is a true classic of Bordeaux, offering a deep and dense purple color as well as aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice, and a hint of smoke.The palate is full-bodied and complex, with firm tannins and a long finish. It is a beautiful, harmonious wine that will reward years of cellaring.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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