CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983
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1983

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1983

Wine 1983 2ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien

Grape Variety/Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (~70%), Merlot (~30%) (variations may occur from one vintage to another)

Aging: Oaked

Maturity: Aged wine

Food and Wine Pairing: Beef and venison

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85-89 / 100 Rated by 7 experts

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94 / 100
Cellar Tracker July - 2023
Cellar Tracker
Light cedar nose; some leather; lean smooth lightly tannic berry; long supple finish.
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91 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate October - 2009
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
  Served at the Ducru offline in London. Hmm…not quite sure why I marked this so low because this performed way above my expectations. It has a surprisingly intense, lifted bouquet with strong savoury notes, quite animally/meaty, touches of spice and thyme. If I am to complain, it is just a little diffuse at 27-years of age. The palate is medium-bodied and quite candied on the entry, fully mature as one would expect with vibrant red-berried fruit, cigar box, a touch of thyme, well integrated oak with a refined finish. I would not leave this much longer, but I have to change my views on this Ducru having tasted this bottle. Drink now-2024.
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89 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider July - 2013
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Medium bodied, with cherry, strawberry, earth, cigar box, cedar and forest floor in the nose, the wine is more interesting on the nose than in the palate, with its spicy, bright, red fruit and olive filled finish.
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89 / 100
Tom Cannavan January - 1997
Tom Cannavan
Colour as above. Giving very little on the nose - traces of all the classic claret elements, but very toned down. Tannins obvious and quite smooth, but dominating the fruit. A wee bit acrid, a touch woody, a touch coarse for Ducru. Decent length. 
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87 / 100
Wine Spectator October - 1994
Wine Spectator
Big and intense aromas of tar and black licorice; a full body with firm tannins that lacks a bit of charm at the moment. 
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86 / 100
Falstaff January - 2010
Falstaff
Medium ruby garnet, orange brightening, broad ochre rim. Delicate earthy nuances on the nose, a hint of caramel, with air damp undergrowth, some cocoa. On the palate slender texture, subtle acid arc, appears rather delicate and fragile, a hint of dried fruit on the finish, delicate leafy spice on the aftertaste, passes as an uncomplicated food companion with slight signs of age. 
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85 / 100
Jean-Marc Quarin May - 2003
Jean-Marc Quarin
Dark red color. Medium intensity. Evolved. Animal nose. Leather. Fluid, fruity, tender palate but dry on the finish. Simple.
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Vintage Wine  1983
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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