Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classe 2018
98 pts. - Wine Advocate - Robert Parker
99 pts. - James Suckling
99 pts. - Wine Spectator
96 pts. - Vinous
Tasting Notes: The color is purple, almost ink black, decorated with beautiful purple highlights. The nose reveals intense notes of red fruits, black cherry and creme de cassis, complemented by a floral hint of violet, toasted hazelnut and pepper. Smooth from the start, it reveals a dense and voluminous texture, supported by tannins of a rare elegance. With crisp blackberry, black olive and spice flavors, it evolves with great freshness and refinement, before blossoming into a vibrant, long and persistent finish. A great success for this must-have Saint-Julien vintage.
Food Pairing: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2018 will go very well with a matured rib of beef cooked on vine shoots from the Médoc, a rack of lamb confit, a duck breast with a cep sauce or a pavé de biche with a mushroom crumble.
ABV: 14.5% / Varietals: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot/ Origin: Bordeaux, France