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Vintage | 1994 |
Rating | 85-89 |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Julien |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Clos du Marquis |
Country | France |
Saint Julien
Saint Emilion
Saint Emilion
Saint Emilion
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1994
Saint Julien
Saint Emilion
Margaux
Arbois
I am not a great believer in the quality of most second wines, as they tend to be a dumping ground for everything deemed not desirable for the grand vin. However, such second wines as Forts de Latour, Bahans-Haut-Brion, Pavillon Rouge de Chateau Margaux, and Clos du Marquis are serious wines that possess the character of their more complex and concentrated siblings, yet are more supple and accessible. Clos du Marquis is not to be missed in the 1993-95 vintages. This deep rubypurple-colored wine reveals the sweet, pure cassis fruit of Leoville-Las-Cases, good fatness, medium body, low acidity, and no astringency or harshness in the lush finish.