Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St. Julien GCC 2eme Cru 2011
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| APPELLATION / REGION | St. Julien GCC 2eme Cru |
|---|---|
| Grape | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 92/100 The 2011 Ducru Beaucaillou (which normally represents 1/3 to ½ of the entire crop) possesses a dense ruby/purple color along with a beautiful nose of sweet creme de cassis, crushed rock and spring flower aromas. This rich, medium to full-bodied St.-Julien is among the most concentrated wines of the Medoc. Moderate tannin is sweet and well-integrated. This beauty will benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring and keep for two decades. WS 94/100 This is rather well-endowed for the vintage, with thickly layered ganache, currant paste, fig sauce and blackberry confiture notes still grappling with one another, while briary grip and dark spice fill out the toast-fueled finish. Very long, showing a level of power that belies the vintage. Best from 2018 through 2028. NM 92-94/100 The Grand Vin is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot that is being aged in 95% new oak. It has a broody, introspective bouquet compared to the 2009 and 2010 as one would expect, although it is well defined with fine minerality, a seam of dried herbs, a touch of rosemary and thyme underneath a patina of black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh, citric entry. There is a slight hardness to the tannins although that will soften in time, although it is still struck through with a tensile streak. The finish has a firm tannic backbone, hints of soy and a saline touch towards the finish. This is an intriguing Ducru that should repay extended cellaring Other Critic Score:- Wine Enthusiast : 94 /100 Decanter : 93 /100 James Suckling : 93 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee : 92 /100 Stephen Tanzer : 91 /100 Jancis Robinson : 16.5 /20 |
| Rating | RP:92+ WS:94 WE:94 |
| Size | 75cl |
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