1985 Château Ducru Beaucaillou

  • Vintage: 1985
  • Bottle Size: 0,75l
  • Filling level: in - into neck
  • Label Condition: bin slightly soiled
  • Source: private collection
  • Points: 89 Wine Spectator
    90 Robert Parker
  • Origin: St. Julien
    Bordeaux
    France
    Left Bank

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Parker August 2020

90 Proprietor Bruno Borie mentioned that this was a late vintage. They started to pick on 30th September, finishing on 11th October. He didn't have exact grape percentages for this year, but he thinks it is probably 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Pale to medium brick-brown colored, the 1985 Ducru-Beaucaillou slowly unfurls to reveal notes of Christmas pudding, dried cranberries and bouquet garni with nuances of cast iron pan, dusty soil and woodsmoke. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm, chewy backbone and oodles of freshness with a core of dried herbs and stewed tea and a slightly rustic finish.

St. Julien

The smallest appellation among the Médoc’s most famous, covering just 900 hectares, may not boast a Premier Cru, but it is home to exceptional 2ème, 3ème, and 4ème Crus—the very best of which we proudly offer in our selection.

Anyone who has ever driven past the majestic Léoville estates might never want to leave. It is believed that in the 18th century, the stunning Léoville estate was the largest in all of Médoc before it was divided into the three renowned wineries we know today. Since the 1980sSt. Julien has offered unmatched consistency in quality, which we deeply admire. We equally appreciate its subtlety, balance, and strong sense of tradition.

There are many wines we love from St. Julien:

  • The 2ème Cru Château Léoville-Las Cases, known for its precise structure and complex aromas
  • Château Léoville-Poyferré, the most fruit-driven of the Léoville estates
  • Château Talbot, whose gentle wildness has always fascinated us.

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