Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2020
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2020
- Red Still
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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This newcomer is a selection derived from Ducru-Beaucaillou's St-Julien vineyards. Le Petit Ducru portends an introduction to the Borie signature, a courteous invitation to approach the qualities of its elders, Ducru-Beaucaillou and La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou; from its complexity to its structure, by way of its balance and its elegance.
There is, of course, a family resemblance, a wonderful complicity between the three nectars. They know what they have in common: a rigorous technical process, drastic selection, demanding winemaking. Here, barrel ageing lasts for 12 months with one-third new oak. A Cabernet-Merlot blend and depending on the vintage, sometimes with a hint of Petit Verdot, a varietal that we know to be a skilful sculptor.
Drinking window: 2024 - 2038
What the critics say:
"A linear, creamy-textured red with blackcurrant, light walnut and a hint of chocolate. Medium-bodied with an attractive center palate and a round finish. 78% merlot and 18% cabernet, the rest petit verdot."
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