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9.5

The 2005 Ducru-Beaucaillou, tasted a dozen times since en primeur, was picked 21 September to 6 October, matured in 90% new oak for 18 months. It delivers a wall of black fruit on the nose that gradually opens up with aeration, touches of incense and wild mint, cedar coming through with time. But these aromatics remain very backward. The palate is medium-bodied with firm grippy tannins, fine acidity, solid and focused. Tremendously and uncompromisingly backward, this is a seriously fine Ducru-Beaucaillou that is just not yet ready, so go back to the cellar and leave it there for another five years. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2022)
— 3 years ago

James Carter

8.9

Everything a bordeaux should be. Bit too much alcohol in the latter part — 8 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

9.1

This particular year seems even better, superior body, color a touch sweet upon decor king what can I say, along with the food at Le Bilboquet a bliss! — 9 years ago

Thierry POUSSIN

9.6

1986 - jolie couleur, agréable, équilibré, long en bouche, souple, excellent vin, un grand plaisir. — 9 years ago

Margaux-Béatrice Baillet

8.9

millesime 1993, nez exceptionnel, un peu "passé" en bouche. manque de longueur — 9 years ago

Guillem Kerambrun

9.0

En l'honneur des Parisiens. Au lendemain de cet effroyable acte terroriste // In honor of Parisians. In the aftermath of this terrible terrorist act — 10 years ago

Rich Wallace

9.0

Very smooth finish, fruity — 10 years ago

Joel Robitaille

9.0

A great wine at a really affordable price. I was a little concerned about the 2011 vintage, but it didn't have that edge that is usually found with this vintage. — 11 years ago

Chris Carabell

9.4

Nice body and fruit forward but not as big as a California cab. Paired nicely with flank steak and Indonesian grilled swordfish. — 11 years ago

Jeff Burrows

9.6

still lively, a good example of why we age wines — 12 years ago

Nicolas Duchesneau

9.2

Lafon Rochet 2005

Nez principalement sur les fruits noir, cuir, eucalyptus! En bouche, c’est très bien, les saveurs typique bordelais, fruits noirs, tabac, cuir, cèdre , roches mouillées. Le vin est quand même puissant, les tannins sont présents et le vin a un bel équilibre. Va tenir la route encore
Longtemps mais c’est très bon en ce
Moment. Excellent accord avec le boeuf Wellington. — 5 years ago

Kaelig

9.0

Beautiful maturity, slightly off its prime age by 2 or 3 years — 8 years ago

with Ugo

Candide Politik

8.9

Forward first nose. Supple smooth feel with notes of plum and blackberry. Rustic but neither earthy nor leathery -idk but I know what I mean. Medium-high tannin. — 8 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.8

En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux — 9 years ago

Lisa McDougall

9.0

Nice. Smooth. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Hollingsworth

8.9

Beautiful blend, nice fruit with a smooth dry finish. Love Bordeaux. — 9 years ago

ayako

9.0

落ち着いた雰囲気で、小さなお花が咲いてるようなイメージ — 10 years ago

Kit

9.2

Had this at Le Procope in Paris. Fantastic Lunch. — 10 years ago

Immo Philipp Hofmann

8.9

2010 vintage. Interesting minerality, tannins well integrated, fruity acidity. Above average complexity. Promising. — 11 years ago

Vincent Bottreau

9.4

Aurait profiter d'être carafé plus longtemps. Toujours aussi soyeux, puissant en bouche mais élégant. Nez en retrait. — 12 years ago

Sylvain Rhainds

9.2

2005.
Un Costaud
Aura besoin encore de 15 ans minimum. Grand vin en devenir — 5 years ago

Patrick Tylka

9.6

2000 excellent finish. Worth the wait😄 — 7 years ago

Zach Henderson

9.0

Decanted and needed the room. Berries on the nose and strong tannins, but definitely not a fruit bomb. Great structure. — 8 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.6

En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux — 9 years ago

Kirk Overmoe

9.0

Kirk had the 2012 vintage. Excellent — 9 years ago

Olivier Huguenin

9.1

Grand vin, superbe nez de poivron, végétal, cuir, belle fraîcheur.
En bouche c'est long, même sensation qu'au nez, les tanins sont parfaitement fondus, c'est très délicat. — 9 years ago

Philippe Dauguet

9.1

Joli caractère fumé en plus d'une belle acidité et d'une belle concentration — 10 years ago

Marc Sherrell

9.2

Smooth and balanced. Nice body. — 10 years ago

with Cheryl

Julie Pion

9.3

Nez fumé un peu mentholé. Bouche en fruits, tanins serrés et fins. Ample, complexe et structuré. Manque 3-5 ans. — 11 years ago

Desprez Paul

9.7

Une tuerie!! Doux... Tout doux... Avec une bonne longueur en bouche!!! — 12 years ago