Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou • St-Julien, France
Le Petit Ducru by Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Merlot‑led Saint-Julien red that serves as an accessible introduction t…Le Petit Ducru by Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Merlot‑led Saint-Julien red that serves as an accessible introduction to the estate’s style, produced from the château’s own vineyards (largely the former Lalande‑Borie parcels) and crafted w…Learn More »
$34
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
92
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Cool-toned dark cherry and blue fruit give the 2021 Le Petit Ducru a lively, modern feel, layered with hints of violet, cedar and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied yet satisfying, with polished, powder-fine tannins, a splash of citrusy lift and a subtly saline, stony edge that keeps the finish energetic and precise.
Roast duck with cherry glaze; Herb-crusted lamb chops; Wild mushroom risotto
Le Petit Ducru by Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Merlot‑led Saint-Julien red that serves as an accessible introduction to the estate’s style, produced from the château’s own vineyards (largely the former Lalande‑Borie parcels) and crafted with the same rigorous selection and élevage as its grander siblings. Aged about 12 months in barriques with a portion of new oak, it typically shows vibrant crimson color, Cabernet‑driven freshness, and a supple, medium‑bodied palate of dark berries, red fruit, spice, and fine tannins, offering earlier approa…