Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou is provocatively and profoundly scented of chocolate-covered cherries, fresh black currants, crushed blueberries and licorice with touches of cigar box, roses and violets plus hints of black pepper and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, rich and sultry with tons of seductive layers and firm, wonderfully velvety tannins, it has a very long, multilayered finish. RP
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2eme Cru Year of Dragon Set
1 x Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2eme Cru 1988 1 x Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2eme Cru 2000 1 x Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2eme Cru 2012
$8200
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2eme Cru 2006
RP
94
WS
95
This classic, backward, tannic St.-Julien is made in the style of the 1996 and 1986. The 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou possesses a dense purple color along with a sweet perfume of graphite, black raspberries, cassis, licorice, and subtle toasty oak. Despite their prominent place in the wine’s structure, the sweetness of the tannins and the full-bodied, muscular style suggest exceptional patience will be required. This is a big, substantial, meaty, masculine wine built for considerable longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035. RP