Ducru Beaucaillou Magnum 2006

Ducru Beaucaillou Magnum 2006

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  • Robert Parker rating 94
  • Jane Anson rating 94
  • Jancis Robinson rating 94
  • Vinous rating 93
Ducru Beaucaillou Magnum 2006
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150 cl

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£425.00
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The history of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou dates back to the 18th century, and it has garnered a reputation for producing exceptional wines of great finesse and elegance. The estate`s vineyards are situated near the Gironde estuary, benefitting from a favourable microclimate and well-drained gravelly soils known as "beau caillou," which translates to beautiful pebbles. The 2006 vintage is a blend composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Expect a combination of dark fruit flavours, elegant tannins, and well-integrated oak.
94 Jane Anson
This was a vintage that took time to shake off its serious side, and the tannins remain pretty sombre, but set against the classicism of the cassis and blueberry fruits is plenty of slate, graphite, cocoa, pepper, turmeric and black chocolate that adds richness and power. Softening to show the first hints of tertiary, with classic St Julien character, lovely fresh acidities. A subdued vintage that has grown into its balance. The first year with Virginie Sallette as winemaker, promoted to technical director in 2008. Harvest September 18 to October 7.Jane Anson31st May 2023
94 Jancis Robinson
This classic, backward, tannic St.-Julien is made in the style of the 1996 and 1986. The 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou possesses a dense purple color along with a sweet perfume of graphite, black raspberries, cassis, licorice, and subtle toasty oak. Despite their prominent place in the wine’s structure, the sweetness of the tannins and the full-bodied, muscular style suggest exceptional patience will be required. This is a big, substantial, meaty, masculine wine built for considerable longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035.Robert Parker25th February 2009
93 Vinous
The 2006 Ducru-Beaucaillou, matured in 90% new oak, has quite a captivating, very attractive bouquet, a mélange of red and black fruit, peony, crushed rocks and blood orange - one of my favourite aromatics on the Left Bank in this growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, quite linear and "solid". There is a lot of concentration towards the finish, a dab of spice that leaves the tongue tingling. Maybe it could benefit from more nuance and personality on the finish, but it is certainly a very fine Saint-Julien for the vintage. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château. Neal Martin21st July 2022

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