CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961
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1961

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1961

Wine 1961 2ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien
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99 / 100
Jeannie Cho Lee January - 2015
Jeannie Cho Lee
98 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate August - 2020
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
 Pale to medium brown-brick colored, the 1961 Ducru-Beaucaillou springs from the glass with notes of kirsch, raspberry preserves and dried mulberries plus wafts of sandalwood, menthol, aniseed and dried roses with a hint of black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with layers of dried red and black berries and tons of spice and floral sparks with a wonderfully plush texture and fantastically long, multilayered finish. A great bottle like this one satisfies all the style and quality expectations of a 1961, and then some.
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97 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider April - 2020
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
5 / 5
Michael Broadbent July - 2001
Michael Broadbent
A superb 1961, endorsed by nearly 40 notes well spread over 22 years. Excellent from the start. Five stars through the 1980s. Reserve tasting of 61s in 1999, a ruddy, orange rimmed maturing; the most beautiful bouquet, copy-book classic, perfectly mature; sweet, cedary cigar box scent, mellow, understated.
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Vintage Wine  1961
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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