framed by hints of minerality
1st fill in Monbazillac Barrique
elegant sip with ethereal flavor
A sweet entry
after malolactic fermentation
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 2ème, Bordeaux, France 2017 certifiedorganic framed by hints of minerality90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot Deep, dark purple. A stunning and tight bouquet, very compact, which opens into fine fruit, floral notes, and then a touch of graphite. The palate is juicy, with black fruit and berries, spice, and chocolate, supported by a fine freshness. Full bodied, with remarkable length. The wine spends 18 months in mostly new oak barrels. A revered Saint Julien producer classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Chteau Ducru