CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979
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1979

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1979

Wine 1979 2ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien

Grape variety / Blend : Cabernet sauvignon (~70%), merlot (~30%) (variations are possible from one vintage to another)

Ageing : Woody

Maturity : Old wine

Food and Wine Pairing : Beef and venison

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Condition : Good

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90 / 100
Franck Dubourdieu
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88 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider November - 2019
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Light, bright and with more cedar, herbs, leaf and tobacco than fruit, the classically styled wine has slipped past full maturity. The finish is bright, crisp and a bit tart with a full load of cigar notes.
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87 / 100
Wine Spectator October - 1989
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Vintage Wine  1979
Classification Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé 
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint Julien
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Ducru Beaucaillou

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most illustrious estates in the Saint-Julien appellation, classified as Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Located on the deep gravel soils overlooking the Gironde estuary, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou owes its name to the "beautiful pebbles", these characteristic quartz stones that ensure perfect drainage and ideal thermal retention, essential conditions for the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Founded in the 18th century and acquired by the Borie family in 1941, the estate is now run by Bruno-Eugène Borie, who has profoundly strengthened the stylistic identity of this cru. Château Ducru-Beaucaillou has established itself as one of the most refined signatures of Saint-Julien, sought after for the precision of its aging, the exceptional quality of its fruit and the nobility of its tannins.

The vineyard sits on Günzian gravel ridges among the finest in the Médoc. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by Merlot, the blend produces wines of great depth, combining density, freshness and structure. The impeccably controlled aging in French oak barrels supports the structure without masking the expression of the terroir.

Vintages such as Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1982, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2005, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2003 or Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2014 illustrate the consistency and exceptional aging potential of the estate, now regarded as a major reference among the great collectible wines of Bordeaux.

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