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Croix Ducru Beaucaillou (2nd label of Ducru) 2015
St Julien, Second wine
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La Croix de Beaucaillou comes from its own vines located in the centre of St Julien rather than a traditional second wine made from the younger vines. La Croix differs from Ducru in that it sports a label specially designed by Jade Jagger. 45% Merlot, 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot. Fragrant and aromatic nose with plenty of sweet plums and mineral interest. Good and rich with vibrant fruit and some density in the middle with plush nice spice. A very good second label and a big step up in quality here. Score: 91 - 94 Albany Vintners, - Date: 27 April 2016 |
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The 2015 La Croix de Beaucaillou is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a floral note on the nose: small black cherries, blueberry and wilted violets, the last becoming more intense as the initially tight-fisted wine opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. There is very well-judged acidity and its texture is harmonious and silky smooth. The quality is loaded more in the mouth than on the nose at the moment, but it is a seriously classy "deuxième vin" that just needs a little more persistence on the finish. Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2045 Date: 01 April 2016 |
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52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. IPT 70. From a terroir near Léoville Barton on a southern flank of a stream. Small clusters. 40 hl/ha. Two-thirds new oak. Savoury nose - really racy. Very fresh and sinewy. Racy and polished. Dry finish. But pretty sweet fruit in the middle. This 'second wine' showed extremely well even next to the grand vin, but presumably will not last as long. 13.53% Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2022-2034 Date: 01 April 2016 |
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The 2015 Croix de Beaucaillou emerges from a south-facing parcel in the center of Saint-Julien. Plump, racy and creamy on the palate, the 2015 offers lovely depth from start to finish. Cherry pit, plum, lavender and spice flesh out in the glass, but it is the wine's overall balance that is most compelling. The Croix de Beaucaillou is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Score: 90 - 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016 |
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A juicy and savory second wine from Ducru with lots of ripe fruit and spice character. Chocolate and walnut undertones. Full body, velvety tannins and a fresh finish Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2016 |
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