PROVENANCE
Ex-Cellar release.
Providing you with the most pristine examples of Château Ducru Beaucaillou in perfect condition; aged since production at the chateau.
Stock arriving into the UK in the early summer 2023.
During a recent visit to the Chateau, our buyers were delighted to taste these vintages; and secured an allocation of cases from 1982-2006, detailed below.
THE CUVEES
1982 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Deuxième Cru Classe
Per case of bottles (3 x 75cl)
£1,380 In Bond
£1,665 Inc Duty & VAT
8 CASES AVAILABLE
1986 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Deuxième Cru Classe
Per case of bottles (3 x 75cl)
£645 In Bond
£782 Inc Duty & VAT
8 CASES AVAILABLE
1995 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Deuxième Cru Classe
Per case of bottles (3 x 75cl)
£945 In Bond
£1,142 Inc Duty & VAT
4 CASES AVAILABLE
2006 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Deuxième Cru Classe
Per case of bottles (3 x 75cl)
£675 In Bond
£818 Inc Duty & VAT
4 CASES AVAILABLE
TASTING NOTES
1982 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
“From my cellar, the 1982 Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most youthful of the Médoc crus classés today. Unwinding in the decanter and glass with a rich bouquet of blackcurrants, licorice, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, it’s full-bodied, fleshy and muscular, with a broad attack that segues into a deep core of fruit framed by ripe, powdery tannins and succulent acids. It’s an unusually big-boned rendition of this elegant-styled wine, but it’s no less compelling for that.”
WILLIAM KELLEY – 96 POINTS
1986 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
“Medium brick in color with a touch of brown, the 1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals growing notes of dried mulberries, kirsch and raisin cake with nuances of celery salt, dried bay leaves, truffles and charcuterie plus hints of old leather sofa and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has quite a powerful structure with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular, dried berries flavors, finishing long with a dried mint kick.”
LISA PERROTTI-BROWN – 94 POINTS
1995 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
“Medium to deep brick in color, the 1995 Ducru-Beaucaillou explodes from the glass with bombastic notes of Indian spices, plum preserves, fruitcake and dried figs with nuances of potpourri, star anise, bouquet garni and espresso. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of exotic spices and preserved black fruits, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic impact and length. Mature and drinking well now, there’s still a good 12-15 years of kick left in this thoroughbred.”
LISA PERROTTI-BROWN – 95 POINTS
2006 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
“Deep garnet in color, the 2006 Ducru-Beaucaillou delivers expressive Black Forest cake, blackcurrant cordial and chocolate box scents with touches of fertile loam, espresso, Marmite toast and black olives. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly played with vibrant fruit expression and a firm, grainy texture, finishing with a lively lift.”
LISA PERROTTI-BROWN – 94 POINTS
