Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru de Ducru Beaucaillou Saint-Julien
4.0
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru de Ducru Beaucaillou Saint-Julien is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 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 blend. The wine is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand harvesting and aging in oak barrels. The result is a rich and complex wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of tobacco.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru de Ducru Beaucaillou Saint-Julien is a vibrant, fruit-driven red with aromas of black currant, cedar, and tobacco.The palate is full-bodied and powerful, yet elegant and well-balanced with notes of blackberry, cigar box, and spice. It finishes long and velvety with a bright, lingering acidity. Enjoy now or age to experience its full potential.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
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:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
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
4.1
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