Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2020

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Grand Cru Classé in the Saint-Julien appellation, is one of the iconic sites of the Médoc. The estate owes its name to its soil that is full of "beautiful pebbles" ("beaux Cailloux", in French). The bouquet seduces with an alluring perfume that layers delicate violets, opulent crème de cassis, and blackberry coulis, and exotic star anise with crystalline definition. A full body of densely concentrated fruits and tightly woven, mouthcoating tannins gives a luxurious draping texture to the palate. The opulent flavors are lifted by an exquisite freshness and a saline mineral edge defines the very long, succulent finish. Crafted from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon & 18% Merlot that was aged in oak for 18 months.