Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

2005 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2e cru classé, St-Julien AOC, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Decanter: A gorgeously silky, juicy and balanced glass of wine, this combines elegant richness of sweet cocoa and blackberry, with tons of power and a feeling of holding itself in check. This is signature St Julien, concentrated yet delicate, just an utterly lovely wine that has good acidity, with tannins that have melted into the rest of the structure and fruit that is still absolutely in control, followed by a saline edge to the finish. There's a long road ahead still, but this is a standout Ducru.   Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Deep garnet colored, the 2005 Ducru-Beaucaillou needs a little coaxing before slipping sensuously out of the glass with the most alluring perfume of red roses, kirsch, star anise, cardamom and fragrant earth over a core of blackcurrant pastilles, blackberry preserves and warm plums plus a touch of tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a wonderfully taut, tightly knit frame of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness supporting the densely packed fruit, finishing long and perfumed.   Wine Spectator: This offers dreamy aromas of singed mesquite and warm fruitcake that meld into a lush swath of mulled currant, fig and boysenberry fruit flavors. Black tea and incense notes skitter throughout, with a mouthwatering iron edge buried deeply. 

Jahrgang

2005

Inhalt

1.5 l

Alkoholgehalt

13 % vol.

Kategorie

Wein

Land

Frankreich

Region

Bordeaux

Qualitätsstufe

AOP

Geschmack

trocken

Farbe

Rotwein

Rebsorte

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Verschluss

Naturkorken

Allergene

Sulfite

• Robert Parker: 97/100 Punkte
• Decanter: 98/100 Punkte
• Wine Spectator: 95/100 Punkte