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1999 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Sale price $175.00 | In Stock French Cellar (Delivery 8-14 days) | Any applicable taxes at checkout | Drink or Cellar

The 1999 vintage required careful selection but rewarded Château Ducru-Beaucaillou whom practiced precision viticulture. The nose presents refined aromas of red and black fruits, cedar, and graphite, with delicate floral undertones. The medium-bodied palate shows elegance over power, with fine-grained tannins supporting pure fruit expression and subtle mineral notes.


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1999 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
1999 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Sale price $175.00 | In Stock French Cellar (Delivery 8-14 days) | Any applicable taxes at checkout | Drink or Cellar

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The Estate

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a renowned Bordeaux wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation. The property dates back to the 13th century and has been owned by the Borie family since 1941. Ducru-Beaucaillou is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The château produces exceptional red wines, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.

1999 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1999
1999
1999

Left Bank Shows Class

Variable spring weather followed by a warm, dry summer challenged Ducru Beaucaillou in 1999, with careful harvest timing proving crucial. The estate's deep gravel soils yielded classic cassis and cedar notes wrapped in characteristic Saint-Julien minerality. The wine demonstrates elegant balance and refinement, showcasing the terroir's ability to excel in demanding vintages.

2019 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2019
2019
2019

River Breezes Cool Vines

The château's prime position along the Gironde estuary provided crucial temperature moderation during intense summer heat, while the deep gravel soils offered perfect drainage after sporadic rains. The old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon thrived in these conditions, particularly in the estate's river-facing parcels. The wine shows intense cassis, graphite, and violet notes with the refined power typical of this Saint-Julien second growth.

2021 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2021
2021
2021

Elegance Triumphs Over Adversity

The 2021 growing season at Château Ducru-Beaucaillou was marked by spring frosts, a cool and wet summer, and increased disease pressure, demanding meticulous vineyard management. The estate's gravelly soils and proximity to the Gironde estuary provided crucial drainage and temperature moderation. Strict selection during the late September to early October harvest ensured only the best fruit was used, resulting in a wine that emphasizes freshness, elegance, and the classic character of Saint-Julien.

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