pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak
and mild to mature cheeses
and aromatic complexity
an area known for its refined and aromatic wines
and well-integrated tannins
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Julien, 2023, 75cl Format:6 x 75cl pencil shavings and violets framedA wine that will delight Mdoc purists, the 2021 Ducru Beaucaillou is a blend of fully 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot and checks in at a mere 12. 5% alcohol. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper, violets, loamy soil and spices, it's full bodied, layered and velvety, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and powdery tannins. Complete and penetrating, it's a true classic, reminiscent of a modern day version of