No Products in the Cart
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a property in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc, rated a second growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. It is often described as the quintessential Saint-Julien – deeply colored and powerfully ripe, yet balanced and harmonious. The grand vin usually needs 10 years of aging and can last for decades. A second wine, Croix de Beaucaillou, is also produced from the Ducru vineyard.
The 75-hectare (185-acre) vineyard is situated in the southeast of the appellation, near the village of Beychevelle and bordering Branaire-Ducru. It is near the river, which gives protection from frost and hail, and on the deepest gravel layers there is enhanced drainage, evening warmth, and a protective layer stopping the subsoil from drying out in heat waves. Alluvial deposits and a high clay content enrich the soil, and the vineyard takes its name from these "beautiful stones". It is planted 70 percent to Cabernet Sauvignon and 30 percent to Merlot.
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1986 |
| Rating | 95 WS - 94 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | St Julien |
| Producer | Ducru Beaucaillou |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | 94 RP - Medium brick in color with a touch of brown, the 1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals growing notes of dried mulberries, kirsch and raisin cake with nuances of celery salt, dried bay leaves, truffles and charcuterie plus hints of old leather sofa and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has quite a powerful structure with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular, dried berries flavors, finishing long with a dried mint kick. RP |
|---|
| Wine Spectator | 95 WS |
|---|
| Burghound |
|---|
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1986 |
| Rating | 95 WS - 94 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | St Julien |
| Producer | Ducru Beaucaillou |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1986 |
| Rating | 95 WS - 94 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | St Julien |
| Producer | Ducru Beaucaillou |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1986 |
| Rating | 95 WS - 94 RP |
| Barrels |
|
| Style |
|
| Owners |
|
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | St Julien |
| Producer | Ducru Beaucaillou |
| Winemaker |
|
| Production |
| Robert Parker Rating | 94 RP - Medium brick in color with a touch of brown, the 1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals growing notes of dried mulberries, kirsch and raisin cake with nuances of celery salt, dried bay leaves, truffles and charcuterie plus hints of old leather sofa and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has quite a powerful structure with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular, dried berries flavors, finishing long with a dried mint kick. RP |
|---|
| Antonio Galloni Rating |
|---|
| Wine Spectator Rating |
|---|
| Burghound Rating |
|---|
