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Château Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé 1996
Vintage Character
The 1996 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Julien, made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Warm, dry and windy September conditions favoured Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc, and the estate harvested from 23 September to 8 October. Its deep Günzian gravel beside the Gironde provides drainage and helps moderate vineyard temperatures, supporting the wine's firm structure and freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Now mature, the wine combines cassis, blackberry and redcurrant with graphite, cedar, tobacco, leather and earthy complexity. It remains full-bodied, with fresh acidity, substantial but polished tannins and a long finish; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 96 points. Serve it with roast lamb, duck, beef or aged hard cheese, and allow gentle decanting to separate sediment.
Winery Background
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification and one of Saint-Julien's leading estates. Its name joins that of former owner Bertrand Ducru with 'beaux cailloux', the beautiful gravel stones that define the vineyard. In 1996 Jean-Eugène Borie led the estate and René Lusseau served as cellar master; the wine was matured in approximately two-thirds new oak.
The 1996 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Julien, made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Warm, dry and windy September conditions favoured Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc, and the estate harvested from 23 September to 8 October. Its deep Günzian gravel beside the Gironde provides drainage and helps moderate vineyard temperatures, supporting the wine's firm structure and freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Now mature, the wine combines cassis, blackberry and redcurrant with graphite, cedar, tobacco, leather and earthy complexity. It remains full-bodied, with fresh acidity, substantial but polished tannins and a long finish; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 96 points. Serve it with roast lamb, duck, beef or aged hard cheese, and allow gentle decanting to separate sediment.
Winery Background
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification and one of Saint-Julien's leading estates. Its name joins that of former owner Bertrand Ducru with 'beaux cailloux', the beautiful gravel stones that define the vineyard. In 1996 Jean-Eugène Borie led the estate and René Lusseau served as cellar master; the wine was matured in approximately two-thirds new oak.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Ducru-Beaucaillou
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
WinemakerRené Lusseau
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 96
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSaint Julien
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)2nd Growth
Format750ml
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