Ducru Beaucaillou 600cl 2016

The 2016 is yet another in a line of remarkably strong releases from St-Julien Second Growth, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, it is seductive, dense and incredibly opulent, offering up sensational aromas of dark berries, spring flowers, liquorice, coffee, cigar smoke and graphite. On the palate it is immensely concentrated, full-bodied and powerful yet exudes pinpoint precision and finesse, with an exceptionally long, fruit-driven finish. This is already unerringly excellent to drink but this will comfortably cellar for 30+ years.