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Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2015, St Julien, 2nd Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France
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Many Bordeaux properties take their name from previous owners. However, this Saint Julien estate found part of its name from its unique terroir. Ducru Beaucaillou has special soils that are literally covered with large stones. In fact, the word Beaucaillou is translated into beautiful stones.
The 75-hectare vineyard of Ducru Beaucaillou is planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The average age of the vines is 35 years. However, Ducru Beaucaillou has old vines. Their oldest plot is the Les Sadons parcel which was planted all the way back in 1918. The heart and soul of the Ducru Beaucaillou vineyard are their vines planted adjacent to the chateau. Even though that portion of their vineyard is large, at close to 50 hectares of vines, with its easy access to the Gironde and deep gravel slopes, this is some of the best terroirs in all of Bordeaux.
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is at the top of their game these days. The wines produced today offer an intense concentration of flavors, ripe tannins, supple textures, purity of fruit, the structure to age, and a unique sense of harmony, that is only found in the best Bordeaux wines.
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is not a wine to drink on the young side. The wine is usually far too tannic, powerful, and reserved during its youth. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 3-4 hours, give or take. Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
The 75-hectare vineyard of Ducru Beaucaillou is planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The average age of the vines is 35 years. However, Ducru Beaucaillou has old vines. Their oldest plot is the Les Sadons parcel which was planted all the way back in 1918. The heart and soul of the Ducru Beaucaillou vineyard are their vines planted adjacent to the chateau. Even though that portion of their vineyard is large, at close to 50 hectares of vines, with its easy access to the Gironde and deep gravel slopes, this is some of the best terroirs in all of Bordeaux.
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is at the top of their game these days. The wines produced today offer an intense concentration of flavors, ripe tannins, supple textures, purity of fruit, the structure to age, and a unique sense of harmony, that is only found in the best Bordeaux wines.
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is not a wine to drink on the young side. The wine is usually far too tannic, powerful, and reserved during its youth. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 3-4 hours, give or take. Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
