Chāteau Ducru-Beaucaillou - Le Petit Ducru de Ducru Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Chāteau Ducru-Beaucaillou
Country	France
Region	Saint-Julien
Varietal	Proprietary Blend
Vintage	2020
Sku	131365
Size	750ml

Chāteau Ducru-Beaucaillou Description

Winemaker Notes

Deep purple colour with intense aromas of red and black fruits, crushed violets and a touch of mocha. The palate has generous ripe fruits and a plush, velvety texture supported by vibrant acidity, with fruits and spices that linger on the finish. Extreme refinement.

Blend: 78% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

Professional Ratings

93James Suckling

Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and fresh flowers follow through to a medium body, with juicy and round tannins that show a delicious intensity. Currants and berries. Fresh and focused. 78% merlot and 18% cabernet, the rest petit verdot. Drink after 2026.

92Decanter
The wine formerly known as Lalande-Borie. It has a supple texture right off the bat, just enough pencil lead, mocha, blackberries and savoury bilberry fruits to show a St-Julien signature. It has the dominant tannins of the vintage, but they are softened, this is plush through the mid palate with clear tightening on the finish. 30% new oak 3.68pH. A yield of 25hl/ha. Second vintage under this name and it remains a compelling choice in the appellation.
Barrel Sample: 92
92Vinous
The 2020 Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, matured in 30% new oak for 12 months, is delineated on the nose with blackberry, wild hedgerow and a discrete marine/estuarine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and well judged acidity. It displays some "rondeur" towards the finish that suggests it will drink well after just a couple of years, yet there is certainly the substance to guarantee it will age well in the cellar, if you are that way inclined. -Neal Martin