2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x75cl
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a fantastic wine. Here it bursts from the glass, perhaps less Pauillac-like than previous bottles, beautifully defined with a smorgasbord of red and black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. There is no hedonism here, just wonderful intensity and focus. The palate is fresh on the entry with a fine bead of acidity, very poise yet powerful with a multi-layered finish that just lacquers the mouth. It probably needs another 5-6 years in bottle, but what a wine. Stunning. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou bursts from the glass with bombastic creme de cassis, black cherry compote and preserved plums notes followed by hints of menthol, hoisin, dusty soil and incense plus fragrant wafts of candied violets and baker's chocolate. Full bodied, rich and spicy in the mouth, the palate offers a beautifully plush texture and bags of freshness, finishing long and layered. An absolute powerhouse!
JancisRobinson.com
The cold, dry winter followed by mid-April showers led to later budding and allowed the soils to stock the required water for the upcoming season. May and June were warm and sunny leading to fast, early flowering. The summer was dry and warm, without extremes of heat, but was exceptionally sunny with just the right amount of rain at the right times. September 21 until the end of harvest saw a dry spell with above seasonal temperatures, especially in October, ideal for the final ripening of the skins.' Harvest: 23 September - 9 October. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 18 months in new French oak. According to the Ducru rating scale, another 'mythic' vintage.Deep garnet with narrow brick rim. Complex and classic aromas of cigar box, really fragrant with air, and then leaner and fresher in the mouth than expected. Chewy and sinewy and really enjoyable now. Still a big wine. (JH)
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