Château Duluc
St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
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Dark ruby, almost Inky in color with a wide brick rim.
Nose of black and red fruits, tobacco leaf, light oak, earth, forest floor, light mildew, coffee, black tea, pencil lead, black chocolates and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, light wood, earth, herbs, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, black pepper, chocolates, vinaigrette and light green vegetables.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 17 year old Bordeaux is still drinking beautifully. Rich, with enough fruits to balance the earth notes.
I did not decant it, and let it open up in the bottle. Drinks nicely right out of the bottle, and much better after 3 hours of airtime.
A delicious second wine. Loved to see the low alcohol level.
I don't see it getting any better from this point, so if you have any, drink up.
I had it blind and called 2006 Left Bank Bordeaux. I'm happy with that call.
A great sipping wine. Well balanced, and good by itself.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
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Dark ruby, almost Inky in color with a wide brick rim.
Nose of black and red fruits, tobacco leaf, light oak, earth, forest floor, light mildew, coffee, black tea, pencil lead, black chocolates and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, light wood, earth, herbs, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, black pepper, chocolates, vinaigrette and light green vegetables.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 17 year old Bordeaux is still drinking beautifully. Rich, with enough fruits to balance the earth notes.
I did not decant it, and let it open up in the bottle. Drinks nicely right out of the bottle, and much better after 3 hours of airtime.
A delicious second wine. Loved to see the low alcohol level.
I don't see it getting any better from this point, so if you have any, drink up.
I had it blind and called 2006 Left Bank Bordeaux. I'm happy with that call.
A great sipping wine. Well balanced, and good by itself.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
Earth, funk, leather. A little harsh for me. Tannic.
Earth, funk, leather. A little harsh for me. Tannic.
1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2022
Very good drink, thankfully in a half bottle. Acidity would suggest a full bottle would need 3-5 more years. Serious stuff though 94+
Very good drink, thankfully in a half bottle. Acidity would suggest a full bottle would need 3-5 more years. Serious stuff though 94+
1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
Splendid 2nd Brand of a 4th Growth Chateau Branaire-Duceu from the left bank of Bordeaux.
All vines from this vinyard are +35 years old in average and entirely hand-harvested. It showcases a wine enough refinement and balance. Medley of red fruit and a bit earthly. This wine screams food pairing. Tannins are packed and solid, quite complex. Long and lingering finish.
Splendid 2nd Brand of a 4th Growth Chateau Branaire-Duceu from the left bank of Bordeaux.
All vines from this vinyard are +35 years old in average and entirely hand-harvested. It showcases a wine enough refinement and balance. Medley of red fruit and a bit earthly. This wine screams food pairing. Tannins are packed and solid, quite complex. Long and lingering finish.
Dense, juicy, brambly berry — blackberry and cassis. Tannins are dark, bitter chocolate. Old polished and varnished wood. Good acidity balances. Could use more age. Love it! 93.
Dense, juicy, brambly berry — blackberry and cassis. Tannins are dark, bitter chocolate. Old polished and varnished wood. Good acidity balances. Could use more age. Love it! 93.
Apr 5th, 2024
Been on a old world kick recently. Obviously young, but a sub-$50 winner. Paired well with grilled steak.
Been on a old world kick recently. Obviously young, but a sub-$50 winner. Paired well with grilled steak.
May 22nd, 2021
Très agréable deuxième de ducru beaucaillou
Très agréable deuxième de ducru beaucaillou
Jan 21st, 2020
Smooth Bordeaux, with Cabernet Sauvignon predominant, at Urban Grape in the South End, Boston
Smooth Bordeaux, with Cabernet Sauvignon predominant, at Urban Grape in the South End, Boston
Dec 6th, 2019Great acidity and structure for its age. Before it could rest the tannins are fine and the acidity is very ripe. Most of what you get is mushroom, forest floor, and funk. After about 60 minutes the acid and tannins recede and black fruit, plum, and leather become more dominant. A very bright and delicious wine for its age.
Great acidity and structure for its age. Before it could rest the tannins are fine and the acidity is very ripe. Most of what you get is mushroom, forest floor, and funk. After about 60 minutes the acid and tannins recede and black fruit, plum, and leather become more dominant. A very bright and delicious wine for its age.
Dec 4th, 2017