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Vintage | Wine 1983 |
Classification | St Emilion - Grand Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château l'Arrosée |
Country | France |
Saint Estèphe
Saint Julien
Saint Emilion
Saint Emilion
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
Saint Julien
Côte Rotie
Saint Julien
Pessac Leognan
Saint Emilion
Pessac Leognan
This fully mature wine exhibits a certain rusticity to its aggressive tannin, a characteristic I do not believe will ever fully dissipate. Dark garnet-colored with amber at the edge, the wine offers forceful aromatics consisting of damp earth (or is it a hint of black truffles?). It is medium-bodied, with excellent fruit, but coarse tannin in the finish keeps this wine from receiving an outstanding rating.