CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1977
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1977
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1977

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1977

Wine 1977 2ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien
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Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
(1-1998) One of the more attractive 1977s with surprisingly ripe character, and not marred by too much acidity or vegetal aromas, the 1977 Ducru will continue to improve. This medium-bodied wine is good with solid fruit, yet it is not complex. The wine has some charming attributes to it.
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76 / 100
Wine Spectator October - 1992
Wine Spectator
Surprisingly lively for this difficult vintage, with raisiny flavors and herbaceous accents, but rather diluted.
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Vintage Wine  1977
Classification Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé 
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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