"Sophisticated aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries with fresh herbs
and flawless overall balance
clove-like spice character
the 2019 is an explosive wine endowed with remarkable depth
impeccably high quality cuvee it merited inclusion in this report
1982 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (VHS) Italian "Sophisticated aromas of blackcurrants and"The finest bottle Ive had of this wine (which came from the estate), the 1982 Chteau Ducru Beaucaillou continues to drink brilliantly and is a magical Saint Julien. Still healthy ruby hued with a mature yet insanely complex bouquet of sweet red and black fruits, cedary herbs, graphite, tobacco, and forest floor, its powerful yet seamless on the palate, with resolved tannins, no hard edges, and a fabulous finish. This is mature Bordeaux in all its