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Ducru Beaucaillou 2013
HED32429
75 cl
13%
£201.00
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94 The Wine Independent
The 2013 Ducru-Beaucaillou, 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, is medium garnet in color. It skips out of the glass with bright, vivacious notes of raspberry preserves, dried mulberries and stewed cherries, followed by wafts of lavender, cinnamon stick, and dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and vivacious, with impressive intensity of red berry and floral notes supported by soft tannins and lively acidity, finishing long and lifted.Lisa Perrotti-Brown9th September 2023
91 Jane Anson
Softly-spoken in its tannic architecture, the sweet smoky oak is more evident than in the more powerful vintages, and this is ready to drink, almost unheard of for a 10 year old Ducru. Having said that, the blue fruit character is still delivering, and the flavours are drawn out by mouthwatering salinity on the finish. The finesse of St Julien wins the day in the end. Harvest September 26 to Octber 9, Eric Boissenot consultant. 80% new oak.Jane Anson31st May 2023
89 Vinous
The 2013 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a straightforward, blackberry, mulch and balsamic-tinged bouquet that has a difficult time following the likes of 2014 and 2017. It feels a little one-dimensional by comparison. The palate is medium-bodied with simple black and red fruit, modest acidity, lightly spiced towards the finish. A pleasant Saint-Julien for sure, but it comes across as if the DNA of Ducru-Beaucaillou is fading with bottle age, a common trait amongst wines in this infamous growing season. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château. Neal Martin21st July 2022
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