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★ Jeb Dunnuck 99 • Vinous 99 • James Suckling 97

DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2025

Saint-Julien Bordeaux Red

€105,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

From the very first sip, this 2025 Ducru Beaucaillou captivates with the radiance and purity of its fruit, revealing a remarkable energy characteristic of this very young vintage. The palate unfolds with a silky texture of great distinction, where juicy black cherry is surrounded by notes of sweet pepper and a delicate hint of noble undergrowth. A beautiful tension stretches the finish of this great Saint-Julien, highlighting a promising balance for the future.

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Appellation: Saint-Julien
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Alcohol: 13.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

Deep purple-hued and completely opaque, the blockbuster 2025 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, all resting in 100% new barrels. The nose is rich and concentrated, with pure crème de cassis, graphite, ripe black cherries, spicy wood, and freshly sharpened pencil-driven aromatics. On the palate, it's full-bodied, with a dense, concentrated mid-palate, ripe, building tannins, and a great finish. It checks in at 13.44% alcohol with a pH of 3.8. This structured, pure, and incredibly precise Ducru reminds me slightly of the 2010, with perhaps a touch more finesse.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, an emblem of Saint-Julien, owes its name to its magnificent gravelly slopes. This remarkable terroir, ideally drained, allows for the perfect ripening of the grapes. Owned by the Borie family, this prestigious Deuxième Grand Cru Classé has been raised to the pinnacle of its appellation through rigorous and passionate management. Today, Bruno-Eugène Borie embodies this tradition of excellence, perpetuating an ancestral expertise that is reflected in every bottle. The wines of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou are distinguished by their elegance, aromatic complexity, and aging potential. The grand vin, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, is particularly prized as the ultimate expression of this unique terroir, as is La Croix de Beaucaillou, its second wine, which offers a more accessible approach to the Ducru style. An anecdote suggests that Bordeaux mixture, a major innovation for viticulture, was born here almost by chance. Ducru-Beaucaillou remains a symbol of Saint-Julien, a place where tradition and modernity unite to create wines of incomparable finesse. The estate notably works with appellations such as Deuxièmes Crus, which consistently extend its signature. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 'La Croix de Beaucaillou', and Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, all useful benchmarks for understanding the house's identity.

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