CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002
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2002

CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2002

Wine 2002 2ème Cru Classé  Bordeaux Saint Julien
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92 / 100
Falstaff January - 2010
Falstaff
Dark ruby garnet, delicate lightening, broader watery rim. On the nose initially restrained, delicate leafy-vegetal nuances, fine hints of cherry confit, a touch of orange zest, tobacco-like nuances. On the palate medium complexity, sweet, fine forest berry fruit resonates, freshly structured, already balanced, has charm, developed, early accessible style, fine fruity aftertaste, nuances of subtle roasted notes, cedarwood and spices on the finish.
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92 / 100
Cellar Tracker March - 2024
Cellar Tracker
Lovely, classic claret. Maturing garnet color. Light brick rim. The nose is a combination of swampy cassis fruit, cinnamon and wet bark. Nice complexity in a reserved manner - showing just a hint of opulence to make things interesting. Medium bodied with a resolved palate. The fruit is sweet throughout but there is a touch of underripe fruit as well. Not too much but it's there. Some will love that aspect while it will turn others off. Average depth. I'm sounding a bit harsh as I am really enjoying this wine. It's just not technically better than very very good. If you like old school Bordeaux, this is a good choice. As good a time to drink as any. Should hold.
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90 / 100
Wine Spectator January - 2008
Wine Spectator
(2008) Aromas of tobacco, currant and cigar box follow through to a full body, with silky, refined tannins and a clean, focused finish. Caressing and very pretty. Coming together now.
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90 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider May - 2020
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
With bricking around the edges, the classically styled wine is medium-bodied, showing notes of cedar, leaf, tobacco, cedar, and bright red fruits in the nose. Austere in nature, with strictness to the tannins and bright, almost tart, earthy, herbal, red fruits on the palate, you can drink this now, or hold it, but it is not going to change much from here.
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Vintage Wine  2002
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 a 75-hectare wine estate located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle in the Gironde. In the Saint-Julien AOC, it is classified as a second growth in the 1855 classification. The first traces of the estate date back to the 13th century.

The château was owned by the Bergeron family for several centuries until 1720. In 1795, the château came under the control of the Ducru family, after which the estate took its name. Bertrand Ducru then undertook to profoundly modify the château (with the help of architect Paul Abadie) and the wine-making facilities (new cellars). These efforts were rewarded with the attribution of second growth status in the 1855 classification.

In 1866, the château was sold to the family of Nathaniel Johnston (1836-1914), a Bordeaux wine merchant and faience maker, mayor and deputy of Saint-Julien. The 1929 financial crisis forced Nathaniel Johnston to sell the estate to the Desbarats family, who after only twelve years had to hand it over to the Borie family, who still own the château today. The Ducru-Beaucaillou terroir owes its name to the large Günz gravel stones with a thickness of 6 to 8 m. The grape variety is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, with a desire not to use Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc. The vines have an average age of 35 years and are planted at very high density (10,000 vines/ha). Ducru-Beaucaillou also produces a second wine, La Croix de Beaucaillou.

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