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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: DUCR140
This 49 hectare estate has recently been in outstanding form to maintain its reputation as a ‘Super Second Growth’. Bruno Borie has continued to reduce the quantity of Ducru produced, nearly halving the quantity since 2003.
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

A very severe selection for the first wine has resulted in a leap in quality for the second wine at this Château. The grapes for this wine come from the central part of the St Julien commune. A super second wine from a "super second" Classed Growth property.

Tasting Notes

The bouquet is dreamy and intense, with layers of back fruits, violet and graphite. On the palate, it is rich and vibrant with dark fruits, firm, ripe tannins. This is a multi-layered wine that is balanced by an energetic and fragrant freshness.

Vinification

The harvest began on 23rd September with the Merlots and ended on 8th October. Despite historically low yields (20-25 24 hl/ha), meticulous selection ensured only the healthiest, perfectly ripe berries made it into the final blend, resulting in a wine of great concentration. Will be aged for 18 months in 100% new oak.

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