1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou Bordeaux - 750ml

1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou Bordeaux - 750ml

$345.00
1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou Bordeaux - 94 pts!

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

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