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Overshadowed by their glamorous sister vintages (2005 and 2009/2010), these two gems are available at a price we can afford. Just arrived direct from Bordeaux -- once tasted, they won’t last long. Enjoy!
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| Subtlety, finesse and elegance are the hallmarks of Ducru-Beaucaillou —
The Quintessential Saint-Julien! |
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2006 Ducru Beaucaillou $225 bottle
95 Points Wine Spectator, Top 100 Wines of 2009 & Collectible
94 Points Neal Martin “Tasted at the château, the 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou has a precocious bouquet for the vintage: opulent ripe dark cherry, red plum and cassis fruit, mint and hints of vanilla pod. It is very well defined and very sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet opening, plenty of dark cherry and blackberry, Hoisin, a touch of cedar and again mint. There is fine depth here, surprisingly young with a dense, slightly tarry finish that suggests another 2-3 years will be appropriate.”
2008 Ducru Beaucaillou $195 bottle
95+ Robert Parker “One of the stars of the vintage, and a remarkable achievement in 2008, with impressive richness, this dense purple colored wine is almost as opaque as the 2010. Spring flowers, crushed rocks, creme de cassis and some subtle oak are followed by a full-bodied, concentrated wine that transcends the vintage character in its power, richness, and aging potential. It also exhibits tremendous precision, purity, and depth of character. It is more forward than the 2010 is likely to be, but probably not as sumptuous as the 2009 will turn out to be. This is a wine to buy. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035.”
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