DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU SA (LISTRAC-MEDOC) Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Deuxième Cru Classé Red 2014 Saint-Julien
Description
Viticulture
Vineyards with an area of 49 hectares are located on a small hill, descending to the Gironde, between the vineyards of Château Latour in the north and Château Bechvel in the south. The soil here is a deep layer of gravel interspersed with large rounded pebbles. Average age of vines-40 years. Planting density-10 thousand vines/ha.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand, followed by complete destemming, fermentation in steel tanks using remontage and malolactic fermentation.
Wine aging
The wine is aged for 18 months in French barriques, more than 50% of which are new.
Vintage details
Storage potential-30-50 years.
Tasting notes
The wine is dark purple. The luxurious taste of wine surprises with its concentration. An explosion of cherries, blackcurrant jam, mocha, spices and chocolate make up a strong core. A mature, long aftertaste reveals all its depth and richness. The elegance and strength of the aroma of wine is manifested in the beautiful tones of blackcurrant, raspberry, cedar, graphite and elegant ts. The classic woody background is overlaid with a fruity line.