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    La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2021

    Bordeaux • Saint-Julien • Red

    272,16€ tax included
    272,16€ tax included
    45,36€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country Frankrijk
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Julien
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

    Located in the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation, on Bordeaux's left bank, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Médoc icon, renowned for its exceptional gravelly terroir. The 2021 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Rouge embodies the estate's philosophy of precision and excellence, a legacy of the Borie family for decades. Crafted with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, this second label captivates with its refined style, depth, and finesse. It offers a contemporary interpretation of the Saint-Julien terroir, where the richness of Cabernet Sauvignon is balanced by the elegance of Merlot. A sure bet for lovers of great Bordeaux.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Vinous 93/100
    • James Suckling 94/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The 2021 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou displays an intense ruby ​​color with purplish highlights. The nose is captivating, with a beautiful aromatic intensity blending blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, and toasty notes. On the palate, the attack is ample, structured by fine, ripe tannins. Barrel aging imparts a perfectly integrated oak complexity. The finish is long, fresh, and flavorful, carried by a discreet yet persistent minerality.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with a rack of lamb, a grilled rib of beef or a tournedos Rossini.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Ducru-Beaucaillou vineyard stretches across deep gravelly slopes, rich in siliceous pebbles, which impart structure and freshness to the wine. La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou comes from specific parcels, cultivated with meticulous care and harvested by hand. The grape varieties, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot, take full advantage of a naturally well-drained terroir, ideal for optimal grape ripening.

    Owner and history

    Bruno-Eugène Borie, at the helm of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, embodies a passionate and demanding generation. Under his guidance, the estate has gained in precision and modernity, without ever denying its two-hundred-year-old heritage. Committed to sustainable viticulture, he strives to enhance every plot of this legendary terroir. Thanks to this vision, La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou receives the same meticulous attention as the Grand Vin, brilliantly reflecting the estate's refined style.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Ducru-Beaucaillou follows a plot-by-plot and artisanal approach, with vinifications in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
    For the 2021 La Croix vintage, the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new, ensuring a beautiful aromatic patina. This meticulous work allows the wine to express the finesse of the fruit, the silky texture, and the characteristic oak influence typical of great Saint-Julien wines.

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    The team's opinion

    La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2021 combines power and elegance, with remarkable precision in the expression of the fruit and an enchanting texture.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2025 à 2034

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame