Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
La Croix Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
See my prior notes.
Great second wine from Ducru.
See my prior notes.
Great second wine from Ducru.
A blend of 58% Merlot, 39% Cab Sauv & 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh red fruit with woodsy spice. On the palate flavors of red plum and cherry with some cacao and licorice notes. This wine shows oak and mineral tones with fine tight tannins and good balance. Long finish with fruit and spice ending. Needs a few years of bottle age. Reasonably price, good value.
A blend of 58% Merlot, 39% Cab Sauv & 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh red fruit with woodsy spice. On the palate flavors of red plum and cherry with some cacao and licorice notes. This wine shows oak and mineral tones with fine tight tannins and good balance. Long finish with fruit and spice ending. Needs a few years of bottle age. Reasonably price, good value.
Apr 8th, 2021A blend of 58% Merlot, 39% Cab Sauv & 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh red fruit with woodsy spice. On the palate flavors of red plum and cherry with some cacao and licorice notes. This wine shows oak and mineral tones with fine tight tannins and good balance. Long finish with fruit and spice ending. Needs a few years of bottle age. Reasonably price, good value.
A blend of 58% Merlot, 39% Cab Sauv & 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh red fruit with woodsy spice. On the palate flavors of red plum and cherry with some cacao and licorice notes. This wine shows oak and mineral tones with fine tight tannins and good balance. Long finish with fruit and spice ending. Needs a few years of bottle age. Reasonably price, good value.
Jan 6th, 2021
Sourced largely from dedicated parcels and younger vines in a frost-challenged year, it opens with red currant, graphite, and cedar, layered with subtle floral and savory notes. The palate is full bodied and precise, with polished tannins, fresh acidity, and restrained oak.
More akin to Clos du Marquis to Leoville Las Cases in spirit than declassified Grand Vin, this is a well priced Cuvée from Ducru.
Sourced largely from dedicated parcels and younger vines in a frost-challenged year, it opens with red currant, graphite, and cedar, layered with subtle floral and savory notes. The palate is full bodied and precise, with polished tannins, fresh acidity, and restrained oak.
More akin to Clos du Marquis to Leoville Las Cases in spirit than declassified Grand Vin, this is a well priced Cuvée from Ducru.
Balanced wine. Bought at Enoteca for ¥7,800.
Balanced wine. Bought at Enoteca for ¥7,800.
Oct 17th, 2024
Always good! A bit earthy. Mid ++ body, black currant and fruits Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2017 @1900, Fred, 231208
Always good! A bit earthy. Mid ++ body, black currant and fruits Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2017 @1900, Fred, 231208
Dec 8th, 2023Really nice. Deep color. Not overpowering.
Really nice. Deep color. Not overpowering.
Feb 12th, 2022
