From Bordeaux's Saint-Julien, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is an elegant red wine crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged 18-20 months in French oak, it offers deep ruby hues, intense blackcurrant and cedar aromas, and a full-bodied palate with fine tannins and a long finish. Serve at 16-18°C with red meats or aged cheeses.
France - Bordeaux, Saint-Julien Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2eme Cru - 2018 750 ml
510.60 €
Colour
Deep ruby with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, cassis, and a hint of vanilla.
Taste
Elegant, full-bodied, with fine tannins, layers of dark fruit, and a long, persistent finish.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux glass
Pairings
Grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, rich stews.
Refinement
18-20 months in French oak barrels (50-80% new).
Vinification
Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel or wooden vats, followed by malolactic fermentation.
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