2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien

Name: 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien
SKU: 1389939
Price: 249.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 85.44444444444444 (9 reviews)

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Decanter

Reviewed May 2021

The 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou is very reminiscent of the style of the vintage with dark berry aromas, smoky notes, spices, liquorice, and graphite. Very elegant oaky frame with air. On the palate, there is both unctuosity and freshness, but also an animal note and sappy, velvety tannins. The imposing tannic structure has yet to smooth out, but underneath there is remarkable depth and substance. It will take some time for this racy thoroughbred to hit its stride. (YC)

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Professional Reviews

James Suckling

Review Date: 02/2018

Aromas of oyster shell, iron and currants. Hints of iodine. Full-bodied, very tight and focused. Love the finish of sandalwood, cinnamon, violets and lavender. Wonderful tannin texture. Linear and driven.

Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 04/2018

With its 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine has super-ripe black-currant flavors encased in firm, smoky tannins and hints of wood. Showing the opulence of the vintage and the style of Saint Julien, it will age for many years. The wine will certainly not be ready before 2026. *Cellar Selection* (RV)

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 03/2018

Showy, with layers of warmed fig, roasted mesquite, black tea, incense and Turkish coffee notes, followed by waves of lush cassis, blackberry and raspberry confiture flavors. This has a graphite grounding rod, a tarry spine and riveting licorice snap details to keep it driving along. A head-turner for sure. *Top 100 Wines of 2018* (JM)

Notes

98 points, Antonio Galloni - Vinous: "The 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou is phenomenally great. Inky, powerful and explosive, the 2015 pulses with energy in all of its dimensions. Creme de cassis, blackberry jam, graphite, smoke, leather and incense, along with the wine's muscular tannins, convey an impression of brooding intensity. The 2015 has been nothing short of sensational on the two occasions I have tasted it so far. Readers should be prepared to be patient. Don't miss it!" (12/2017)

Details

Origin	Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France
Type/Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
Alcohol Content	13.5%
SKU	1389939