Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

9.3186 ratings
9.369 pro ratings
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Gilbert Van Hassel

Another 2000 disappointment, I haven’t tasted a single one that I really like. It has the change of the century going for it but that is about all. The wines lack backbone.

Another 2000 disappointment, I haven’t tasted a single one that I really like. It has the change of the century going for it but that is about all. The wines lack backbone.

Dec 26th, 2020
Conrad Green

From mag. Gorgeously settled. A fresh plum, herbal and iron flecked palate. Supple and long. Classic bordeaux.

From mag. Gorgeously settled. A fresh plum, herbal and iron flecked palate. Supple and long. Classic bordeaux.

Nov 27th, 2020
Bill Bender

By far the best showing I’ve seen from this 2000. Astonishing purity of fruit, compelling aromatics and a long, full, silky finish. Graphite, violet, rich plum tobacco. Just loved every single thing about it.

By far the best showing I’ve seen from this 2000. Astonishing purity of fruit, compelling aromatics and a long, full, silky finish. Graphite, violet, rich plum tobacco. Just loved every single thing about it.

Apr 6th, 2020
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.0

I’m a sucker for Ducru. LKG’s Birthday - sometimes we drink Bordeaux.

I’m a sucker for Ducru. LKG’s Birthday - sometimes we drink Bordeaux.

Jul 18th, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

A fantastic showing and layered complexity from this excellent vintage, just entering the beginning of its ideal drinking window. Rich blackberry and currants, cedar, leather and hints of cocoa and dried herbs with a palate coating texture. The finish is long and concentrated. Just going to get better. 💥

A fantastic showing and layered complexity from this excellent vintage, just entering the beginning of its ideal drinking window. Rich blackberry and currants, cedar, leather and hints of cocoa and dried herbs with a palate coating texture. The finish is long and concentrated. Just going to get better. 💥

Jul 14th, 2019
Ron R
9.5

Awesome. Disgracefully strong showing, which is overshadowed by the Napa penis extensions. This is a model of old-world restraint and subtlety. Notes of tobacco, spice-box and earth. Secondary olive notes. Beautiful tannins with perfect acidity. Very intellectual.
Exceptional gift from
@Mo Salem. Thanks my friend.

Awesome. Disgracefully strong showing, which is overshadowed by the Napa penis extensions. This is a model of old-world restraint and subtlety. Notes of tobacco, spice-box and earth. Secondary olive notes. Beautiful tannins with perfect acidity. Very intellectual.
Exceptional gift from
@Mo Salem. Thanks my friend.

May 10th, 2018
Sean Genn

In an amazing drinking window right now

In an amazing drinking window right now

2 people found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018
Bob McDonald

Crimson with a tawny edge. An initial woody mushroom note from the Decanter. Aromas of Cedar chest of drawers and Dust with integrated savoury Plum. The nose and palate show a total balance of fruit, oak and tannin which just says gorgeous mature claret. An intoxicating perfume even after over an hour in the Decanter reflecting the excellent 2000 vintage. Silky. One of those totally balanced Bordeaux where descriptors are superfluous. A leathery note after a few hours. Loved this Ducru.

Crimson with a tawny edge. An initial woody mushroom note from the Decanter. Aromas of Cedar chest of drawers and Dust with integrated savoury Plum. The nose and palate show a total balance of fruit, oak and tannin which just says gorgeous mature claret. An intoxicating perfume even after over an hour in the Decanter reflecting the excellent 2000 vintage. Silky. One of those totally balanced Bordeaux where descriptors are superfluous. A leathery note after a few hours. Loved this Ducru.

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2018
Spencer T. Hess

Horse blanket for you guys 2000 vintage

Horse blanket for you guys 2000 vintage

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2017
Sean Watson

Sommelier/General Manager Emeril's New Orleans Fish House, Las Vegas

9.3

Showing great on 2-11-17

Showing great on 2-11-17

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2017