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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 1996

Reviews

93 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 1996 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot harvested from the 23rd of September to the 8th of October. Medium brick colored, it delivers mature notes of sweaty leather, camphor, tobacco and dried mulberries with a core of kirsch, charcuterie and dried cranberries plus a waft of sandalwood. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic freshness with a light chewiness to the texture and loads of herbs spark red and black fruits, finishing earthy.

93 -Vinous -

The 1996 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a vintage that I have not tasted for a number of years. Matured in two-thirds new oak, it has an open and expressive bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, estuarine scents, touches of liquorice emerging with time. It is higher-toned than the 1995 with iodine evolving with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, fresh acidity, quite sweet in the mouth and maybe like the 1995, just missing that complexity and terroir expression that I think has defined recent vintages from this estate. Maybe it is slightly compromised by some Merlot (25%) that was picked a bit later, but still, there is a lot of pleasure to be found in this 1996. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the chateau.

91 -Wine Spectator -

90 -James Suckling -

Technical Details

Blend 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Bruno Borie
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Left Bank
Appellation Saint-Julien
Vineyard Estate vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, a Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé)
Oak 60% new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 18 months
Alcohol 13%
Production 18,000 cases

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 1996

Name: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 1996
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1012539
Price: 224.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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A classic, structured Ducru from a highly regarded Left Bank vintage. Cassis, graphite, cedar, and subtle mineral notes define a refined, age-worthy profile. Entering a beautiful drinking window, it remains poised and graceful.

About The Producer

One of Bordeaux’s most iconic Second Growths, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou has a history dating back to the 18th century and is renowned for its gravel-rich terroir overlooking the Gironde. Under the stewardship of the Borie family, the estate has undergone significant investment in vineyards and cellar technology. Today, Ducru-Beaucaillou produces wines that marry classical Saint-Julien structure with modern precision and polish.

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