CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982
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1982

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1982

Wine 1982 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: Ready to drink

Food and Wine Pairing: Beef and venison

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98 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider November - 2021
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
 Full-bodied, elegant, rich, multi-layered, and multi-faceted, the tobacco, cedar, currant, and wet forest profile on the nose was great. But the layers of ripe, lush, rich fruits with their silky, refined tannins stole the show. Popped and poured, perhaps 30 minutes or so would have improved the experience, but as the wine developed in the glass, we were more than happy.
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96 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate December - 2022
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
 From my cellar, the 1982 Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most youthful of the Médoc crus classés today. Unwinding in the decanter and glass with a rich bouquet of blackcurrants, licorice, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, it's full-bodied, fleshy and muscular, with a broad attack that segues into a deep core of fruit framed by ripe, powdery tannins and succulent acids. It's an unusually big-boned rendition of this elegant-styled wine, but it's no less compelling for that.
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95 / 100
Jeannie Cho Lee April - 2016
Jeannie Cho Lee
A delicious, gorgeous wine that is ready to enjoy now. Layers of dried herbs, savory spices and leather mingle in this delicious wine at its peak.
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95 / 100
Jean-Marc Quarin August - 1999
Jean-Marc Quarin
Colored. Slightly evolved and of good intensity. On the nose, humus, truffle on a very ripe fruity background with a touch of cedar and licorice. Appetizing. Very attractive on the palate due to the pulpy, tender and fleshy texture. However, one could expect even more flesh in the center if one is demanding. The tanicity remains soft, tasty and aromatic, with good persistence on the finish. Drunk at the table in August 1999, I first enjoyed it with the steak, despite the high temperature. Immediately after the meat, the wine lacked power and it was necessary to drink more to make it tighten the mouth (clever to empty the bottle). And finally, the air gave it allure. Drink very easily.
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95 / 100
Falstaff January - 2010
Falstaff
 Strong carmine garnet, ruby red reflections, quite dark color. On the nose ripe, dark berry compote, delicate dried fruits and nougat, a clear, clean nose, underscored with fine spice hints. Substantial on the palate, fine ethereal hints, chocolatey notes, fine, powerful tannins, a highly elegant wine full of dark berry compote, delicate acidity, fine roasted aromas on the finish, an absolutely perfect bottle. The other tasters had rarely experienced this wine.
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91 / 100
Wine Spectator November - 1998
Wine Spectator
This Ducru '82 has always been a beauty. Dark ruby in color, with a slight amber edge. Very fresh and floral, with loads of berry and rose character. Medium-bodied, with a good balance of soft tannins and a caressing finish.
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17.5/20
Jancis Robinson March - 2016
Jancis Robinson
 Sweet, liquorice nose and rather attractively pungent on the finish. Still a very good wine with such fruit intensity that I initially took it for a right bank wine.
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Vintage Wine  1982
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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