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4 notes

2018

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Médoc · Saint-Julien

Much more expressive than the 2016, the 2018 Ducru wasn't the belle of the ball for me necessarily, but it was certainly not in booboo mood the way its 2-year-older brother was behaving. That said,…

Reviewed 1 November 2022
2016

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Médoc · Saint-Julien

This was wound a bit tight tonight in my opinion, never fully expanding or offering up the goods. The 2018 Ducru served next to it was by far more expressive and giving, especially on the front end…

Reviewed 1 November 2022
1988

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Médoc · Saint-Julien

This was one of a couple of pirates thrown into the mix (as the original plan was to blindly taste reds ranging from the 2012 vintage to present releases). This wine was CLEARLY not within those…

Reviewed 9 September 2021
1982

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Médoc · Saint-Julien

Strawberry water, rhubarb, red currant, citrus rind, tobacco leaf, leather, and cedar notes fill out the delicate profile of this well-balanced and finessed Ducru. An effortless delivery, landing…

Reviewed 21 August 2019