Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Cuvée Colbert Saint-Julien
4.3
Expert Rating
4.3
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Cuvée Colbert 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 a maritime climate, which contribute to the wine's unique character. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with notes of black fruit, spice, and tobacco. This wine is a perfect representation of the classic Bordeaux style, and is sure to impress any wine connoisseur.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Cuvée Colbert Saint-Julien is a vibrant, opulent wine with a deep ruby color and a nose of ripe blackberry and cassis intertwined with notes of graphite, tobacco, and cedar.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, filled with concentrated dark fruit flavors and a touch of spice. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, leading to a long, intense finish. This is an exceptional wine that will only improve with careful cellaring.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
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
4.3
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