Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou • St-Julien, France
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is the grand vin of this historic Second Growth estate in Saint-Julien, crafted primarily from…Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is the grand vin of this historic Second Growth estate in Saint-Julien, crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and drawn from the château’s best, deeply drained Günzian gravel parcels closest to the…Learn More »
$179
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
96
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Depth and finesse define Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2023, with pure dark berry fruit layered over floral notes, subtle spice and a cool stony tension. The palate is silky yet firm, medium to full in weight, carrying vibrant freshness through a long, precise finish that feels both luxurious and disciplined, hinting at a long life ahead. A refined, classically shaped Ducru that focuses on clarity and line rather than sheer power.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Duck breast with blackcurrant jus
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is the grand vin of this historic Second Growth estate in Saint-Julien, crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and drawn from the château’s best, deeply drained Günzian gravel parcels closest to the Gironde estuary. Long regarded as a “Super Second,” it is known for uniting Margaux-like finesse with Pauillac-like power, yielding structurally precise, ageworthy wines that combine pure cassis fruit, refined tannins, and a distinctive mineral elegance shaped by its “beautiful pebbles” terroir.