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A magnificent property overlooking the Garonne from the heights of the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou enjoys a reputation that is no longer to be proven.
The history of Château Beaucaillou dates back to the 13th century, but it was not until 1795 that it began to make a name for itself, when it was acquired by Bertrand Ducru, who added his name to it.
The pinnacle was reached when it was crowned Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, during the famous classification of Médoc wines. The Victorian-style building of Château as we know it today was completed at the end of the 19th century, under the aegis of its then owner Nathaniel Johnston, a merchant from Bordeaux. Since 1941, it has belonged to the Borie family, Bruno-Eugène Borie being today the third generation to raise it ever higher in excellence.
The 75-hectare vineyard is planted on an exceptional terroir, the soils being composed of gravel close to the Gironde estuary, which allows the vines to be protected from frost thanks to thermal regulation. This terroir is ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, 70% of which is planted at optimum ripeness, and Merlot, 30%. The wines are aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 60% of which are new.
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Tasting notes by the cellar master (March 2023):
The bouquet seduces with an alluring perfume that layers delicate violets, opulent crème de cassis and blackberry coulis, and exotic star anise with crystalline definition.
A full body of densely concentrated fruits and tightly woven, mouthcoating tannins gives a luxurious draping texture to the palate.
The opulent flavours are lifted by an exquisite freshness and a saline mineral edge defines the very long, succulent finish.
With its juxtaposition of concentrated richness and finessed elegance, the 2022 has timeless glamour with a modern twist.
