LA CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2008
LA CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2008
LA CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2008
LA CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2008
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2008

LA CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2008

Wine 2008 Second wine Bordeaux Saint Julien
90-94 / 100 Rated by 3 experts

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91 / 100
Wine Enthusiast July - 2011
Wine Enthusiast
This is effectively no longer the second wine of Ducru-Beaucaillou, since it comes from its own vineyards. It is a dense, sculpted wine, formed around a core of chewy tannins. Currently impenetrable and black.
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90 / 100
Falstaff March - 2012
Falstaff
Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections. The nose offers inviting dark berries, delicate blueberry compote, subtle nougat, a hint of fresh orange zest. Juicy, fresh, crisply structured, showing good breed, underpinned by fine extract sweetness, persistent, a versatile food companion.
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90 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider October - 2011
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Tight, needs air and coaxing before the licorice, smoke, plum and herb aromas emerge. Produced from a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, which is a much higher percentage of Cabernet than usual, the wine ends with black cherry and cocoa, along with a minor touch of green in the finish.
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Vintage Wine  2008
Classification Bordeaux - Second wine
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint Julien
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Ducru Beaucaillou

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most illustrious estates of the Saint-Julien appellation, classified Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Located on deep gravel overlooking the Gironde estuary, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou owes its name to the "beautiful pebbles," those characteristic quartz stones that ensure perfect drainage and ideal thermal retention, essential conditions for the maturity of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Founded in the 18th century and acquired by the Borie family in 1941, the estate is now managed by Bruno-Eugène Borie, who has profoundly strengthened the stylistic identity of the cru. Château Ducru-Beaucaillou has established itself as one of the most refined signatures of Saint-Julien, sought after for the precision of its aging, the exceptional quality of its fruit, and the nobility of its tannins.

The vineyard sits on Günzian gravel ridges among the finest in the Médoc. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by Merlot, the blend produces wines of great depth, combining density, freshness, and structure. The aging in French oak barrels, perfectly mastered, supports the structure without masking the expression of the terroir.

Vintages such as Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1982, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2005, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2003 or Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2014 illustrate the consistency and exceptional aging potential of the estate, now considered a major reference among the great collectible wines of Bordeaux.

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