Reviews & Ratings

2021 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou French - Bordeaux

Winery: Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: French - Bordeaux

Grape blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon & 2% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: St. Julien

State or country: France

Price: $170

Cases produced: 7,289

KWG Score: 95.6 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (95)

Review date: December 22, 2024

Wine Review: This slightly cloudy and dark garnet colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Ducru-Beaucaillou opens with a cassis and cedar bouquet with hints of green olive and spearmint. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, round, and very delicate. The flavor profile is a stone dust and gentle black currant blend with notes of mild black tea and red licorice. I also detected hints of oak. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and mild dusty tannins drift away nicely. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab with a filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: This wine showcases a beautiful inky color.
Nose: Pure and concentrated, the nose mixes fragrances of crème de cassis with floral (fresh violet) and fruity (blackberry, blueberry) notes. When aerated, notes of exotic spices, cedar, cigar box and smoked graphite emerge.
Palate: Silky and very precise, the palate is seduced by this wine's fine tannins, its freshness and its vivacity. The palate gradually develops a power that stretches to a persistent and vibrant finish.

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