Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

9.349 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

The 1999 Ducru packs a punch. Leather, bacon fat, spice and an infinitely long finish. This wine tasted fairly youthful given it is nearly 20 years old.

The 1999 Ducru packs a punch. Leather, bacon fat, spice and an infinitely long finish. This wine tasted fairly youthful given it is nearly 20 years old.

Nov 10th, 2018
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

This killed the 99 pichon lalande we had side by side. Much more fruit, very plush and full bodied. A touch riper than the lalande. Really screams st Julien. Drink this beauty now and over the next 5-10 years

This killed the 99 pichon lalande we had side by side. Much more fruit, very plush and full bodied. A touch riper than the lalande. Really screams st Julien. Drink this beauty now and over the next 5-10 years

Nov 2nd, 2018
Gregg Adams

Tasted 3/15.
Decanted. Beautiful balance, only slight greenness. Non-offensive sulfer blew off in 30 minutes. Reticent nose with leather and cherry. Integrated tannins, great acid. Growth over dinner to reveal rich fruit, cocoa over tones. A wonderful wine, underrated IMHO.

Tasted 3/15.
Decanted. Beautiful balance, only slight greenness. Non-offensive sulfer blew off in 30 minutes. Reticent nose with leather and cherry. Integrated tannins, great acid. Growth over dinner to reveal rich fruit, cocoa over tones. A wonderful wine, underrated IMHO.

4 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Sarah Walton

Sarah had this 10 years ago

Sarah had this 10 years ago

2 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015
Isaac Pirolo

Isaac had this 10 years ago

Isaac had this 10 years ago

2 people found it helpfulNov 13th, 2014
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.8

Robin had this 12 years ago

Robin had this 12 years ago

2 people found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2013
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2016
Ray Vanderhoff

Historic 2nd Growth Left Bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) and Merlot (27%). Dark red brick color. Aromas are more tertiary (fruit has subsided over time) and include chocolate, toasted nuts, graphite and minerals. Still a bit of dried fruit (black raspberry/cherry/plum) on the palate with a touch of vanilla and mineral and baking spices. Beautiful mouthfeel due to the very silky tannins. Wonderfully soft and smooth. Quite interesting to experience what bottle age can do for high quality wine. Still has some time left but heading to the finish line. Thank you so much for bringing this bottle, Kase.

Historic 2nd Growth Left Bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) and Merlot (27%). Dark red brick color. Aromas are more tertiary (fruit has subsided over time) and include chocolate, toasted nuts, graphite and minerals. Still a bit of dried fruit (black raspberry/cherry/plum) on the palate with a touch of vanilla and mineral and baking spices. Beautiful mouthfeel due to the very silky tannins. Wonderfully soft and smooth. Quite interesting to experience what bottle age can do for high quality wine. Still has some time left but heading to the finish line. Thank you so much for bringing this bottle, Kase.

Jun 10th, 2023
Jol
9.2

Excellent st Julien Semble à son apogée après 24 ans

Excellent st Julien Semble à son apogée après 24 ans

Feb 12th, 2023
Jeroen Koenen

Lovely! Fresh red fruit, roasted herbs and veggies. Beefstew, smoke and black pudding. 😍

Lovely! Fresh red fruit, roasted herbs and veggies. Beefstew, smoke and black pudding. 😍

Mar 19th, 2021