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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006

2e cru classe - - - Red - See details
€890.00 Incl. VAT
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Format : a case of 3 Bottles (75cl)
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    Marks and reviews

    ParkerParker94/100
    J. RobinsonJ. Robinson16.5/20
    DecanterDecanter95/100
    Wine SpectatorWine Spectator95/100
    R. GabrielR. Gabriel19/20
    J. SucklingJ. Suckling95/100

    Description

    A rich and elegant Saint-Julien red wine

    The estate

    Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is an emblematic Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, overseeing a prestigious terroir. Over the past 300 years, six families have worked to make this world-renowned cru shine. Owned by the Borie family since 1941, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou takes its name from its terroir of "beaux cailloux" (beautiful pebbles) made up of Günzian gravel. Managed by Bruno Borie, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou ranks among the elite of the great red wines of Saint-Julien. Vintage after vintage, it delights lovers of great Médoc wines throughout the world.

    The vineyard

    Château Ducru-Beaucaillou’s unique character lies in the exceptional quality of its vineyard located on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. The vines are planted on soils of Günzian and Pyrenean gravel deposited by the Gironde estuary nearly two million years ago. These poor soils produce great Saint-Julien wines.

    The vintage

    The significant amount of rainfall recorded in April 2006 replenished water reserves, particularly low following the drought of recent years, especially 2005. Flowering took place at the end of May for the Merlot and the beginning of June for the Cabernets. A mild month of June preceded scorching conditions in July, which had less of an impact on the vineyard thanks to the teams’ know-how and hard work. August was mild again, with rainy spells before a very hot September.

    Winemaking and ageing

    Gentle winemaking in order to favour aromatic elegance. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before bottling.

    Blend

    Cabernet Sauvignon (75%)
    Merlot (25%)

    Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006

    Tasting

    Colour
    The wine reveals a wonderful crimson red colour.

    Nose
    Powerful and deep, the nose releases refreshing, fruity notes.

    Palate
    A silky and full attack comes first, then a palate mingling a tight texture with rich fresh fruit scents. Its finish, long and powerful, has particularly refined tannins.

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