TN: 2014 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien)

  • 2014 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (12/22/2021)
    Decanted 8rs . My first Ducru as the relatively sane pricing of $150 allowed me to get a three pack and here is the first. My overall impression is of a powerful yet refined St Julien. Furthermore, it still readily maintains what I consider the proper spectrum of fruit: cassis (or black cherry) that is clear cut, but not over the top and well balanced within the overall framework - its utter seamless. Damp soil and other earth tones pick up on the backend, some youthful tannins (but not obtrusive) indicate longevity, and I was very, very impressed. A good 30 years ahead on this puppy. (94 pts.)

Posted from CellarTracker

4 Likes