La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou – Saint-Julien – Red – 1999 – 1500 ml
758,33 $
The elegant second wine of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (Second Growth Classified). This Saint-Julien blend is full-bodied, vibrant, and concentrated, offering intense black fruit, espresso, and silky tannins. A superb, age-worthy Bordeaux.
La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou – Saint-Julien – Red – 1999 – 1500 ml:
The Signature Second Wine: Saint-Julien Power & Finesse
La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is the esteemed second label of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, a Second Growth Classified Estate in Saint-Julien. This wine is a concentrated and elegant expression of the estate’s unique gravel (or ‘beaux cailloux’) terroir, crafted by the Borie family with the same rigorous standards as the Grand Vin. It delivers the classic, structured style of the Médoc but with a touch more Merlot in the blend (in some vintages) for earlier drinkability, making it a phenomenal value proposition for fine Bordeaux lovers.
Tasting Notes: A Deep Dive
- **Color:** Deep, bright black/purple or carmine-violet hue.
- **Nose:** Explosive aromas of ripe blackcurrants, cherries, and plums, intertwined with savory notes of cedar, licorice root spice, espresso, and tobacco.
- **Palate:** Full-bodied, vibrant, and expansive, yet perfectly sculpted. It features a solid core of dark fruit, silky, chalky tannins, and a fresh, long finish that speaks to its aging potential.
Pairing & Service Recommendations
This wine is a powerhouse of elegance. Decant to enjoy its full complexity now, or cellar it for years to come. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a premium dining experience.
Saint-Julien 1999
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| Domain | Château Ducru-Beaucaillou |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1999 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Format | 1500 ml |
| Packing | 6 |
