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Ducru Beaucaillou Magnum 2000
HED99493
150 cl
13%
£685.00
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2000 is a notable example from this esteemed St-Julien estate, characterised by its distinct blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vineyard, known for its ancient quartz pebbles, has a history spanning over 300 years. Since being acquired by the Borie family in 1941, significant attention has been given to vineyard management and winemaking techniques. This vintage typically offers aromas of black fruits, spices and hints of cedar. The wine undergoes substantial maturation, spending a minimum of 18 months in new oak barrels, contributing to its structured profile.
96 Jane Anson
A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou is deep garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It swans out of the glass with gregarious, mature notes of cigar box, new leather, potpourri, and dried bay leaves, leading to a core of prunes, dried cherries, and fragrant soil, plus a touch of iron ore. The medium-bodied palate has compelling freshness and soft, silt-like tannins supporting the evolved black fruit and mineral layers, finishing long and graceful.Lisa Perrotti-Brown28th February 2024
93 Vinous
The 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou is very deep in colour. Surprisingly, the nose is very backward in this example with quite intense black cherries, boysenberry, prune and fig aromas, gaining clarity and vigour with aeration (serious decanting is advised for this millennial.) The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins. Stocky, but not muscular, this has a firm backbone, grainy tannins, liquorice-tinged black fruit with a grippy, almost menthol finish. I adored this wine a decade ago, but ten years on, has it really evolved as well as other vintages? Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château. Neal Martin21st July 2022
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