CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996
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CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996
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1996

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1996

Wine 1996 2ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien

Drink between 2006 and 2040

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95-100 / 100 Rated by 5 experts

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93 / 100
Falstaff January - 2010
Falstaff
Strong ruby ??garnet, deep core, delicate violet reflections, delicate water edge. Restrained on the nose, with air dark berries, underlined with notes of damp undergrowth, dried porcini mushrooms, some soy, with air delicate dried fruit aromas. On the palate dark berry confit, mineral texture, ripe, present tannins, a good food accompaniment, shows good length, some nougat and plums in the aftertaste, a wine with potential, still rather aloof. Will develop into a classic Ducru.
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95 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider September - 2022
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Fully into its prime-time drinking window, the nose, with its tobacco, cedar chest, cigar box, herb, forest leaf, and currant-filled perfume is a treat. Full-bodied, with ample concentration, length, freshness, and a wealth of chewy currants on the palate, this is a treat to drink at this stage. Not much decanting is needed, just pop, pour and enjoy the ride. Drink from 2022-2036.
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93 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate August - 2020
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
The 1996 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot harvested from the 23rd of September to the 8th of October. Medium brick colored, it delivers mature notes of sweaty leather, camphor, tobacco and dried mulberries with a core of kirsch, charcuterie and dried cranberries plus a waft of sandalwood. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic freshness with a light chewiness to the texture and loads of herbs spark red and black fruits, finishing earthy.
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85 / 100
Jean-Marc Quarin September - 2015
Jean-Marc Quarin
Dark color, of medium intensity and evolved. Rather unpleasant wet wool nose. Nice entry in the mouth, rather full, followed by a very present middle, but harsh finish, with green, aggressive notes.
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16.5+/20
Jancis Robinson January - 2022
Jancis Robinson
Deep blackish garnet. Quite a powerful nose – lots of beef and muscle but not yet settled down. Tannins and acidity in evidence. Not a charmer – bit of a boxer but it is certainly concentrated and many other tasters were impressed by it. Clean and fresh but it definitely needs food! Drying finish. Not my style of claret at the moment but it will still be going strong in 10 years’ time. Slightly old-fashioned?
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Vintage Wine  1996
Classification Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé 
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint Julien
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Château Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Ducru Beaucaillou

The Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, is a vineyard of 75 hectares, located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle in the Gironde. AOC Saint-Julien, he is ranked a second growth in the famous in the Grand Cru rankings of 1855. The first traces of the estate date back to the thirteenth century. The castle was for centuries, until 1720, the property of the Bergeron family. In 1795 the estate was ceded to the  Ducru family and the it took their name.  Bertrand Ducru then undertook radical changes to the castle (with the help of architect Paul Abadie) and the new viticulture installations (new winery). The consecration of these efforts will be the status of second growth ranking in the 1855 classification. In 1866, the castle was sold to the family of Nathaniel Johnston (1836-1914), a wine merchant and potter from Bordeaux, mayor and representative of St. Julian. The financial crisis of 1929 forced Nathaniel Johnston to sell the estate to the Desbarats family  and after only twelve years they ceded it to the Borie family, who still owns the castle today. Terroir. Ducru-Beaucaillou is named after the big stones Günz having a thickness from 6 to 8 m. The implantation iis 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 30%, with the desire not to use or Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc. The vines are an average of 35 years old, and are planted in high density (10,000 plants / ha). Wine. Ducru-Beaucaillou also produces a second wine, La Croix de Beaucaillou. .

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