2021 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien Futures 750mL (96-98 AG)
SKU: 226660
The 2021 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a pretty significant departure from the past, as it
is nearly pure Cabernet Sauvignon. A deep, aristocratic wine, the 2021
possesses remarkable intensity from start to finish. Inky dark fruit, bittersweet
chocolate and leather are some of the myriad nuances that develop with some
aeration. The 2021 is so well balanced. The 100% new oak, often quite dominant
in Ducru en primeur, is so well integrated, likely because lower alcohol extracted
less oak imprint. The 2021 is a drop dead gorgeous wine, and a Ducru for the
ages. Superb. Antonio Galloni