PetitDucrudeDucruBeaucaillou2021StJulien

“Perfumed already with currants, blueberries, violets, bark and sandalwood. Medium-bodied with fine, lightly powdery tannins. Very fresh. Cool blue fruit. 80% merlot, 12% cabernet sauvignon and 8% petit verdot.” James Suckling – Tasted May 2022

2021 – 13% abv

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, and one of the iconic sites of the Médoc. Established in 1720, the estate has been owned by the Borie family since 1941, with resident owner Bruno-Eugène Borie currently at the helm.

Le Petit Ducru is effectively the third wine of the estate. Bottled previously as Ch Lalande-Borie, this is a more youthful, vivacious take on the estate’s inimitable style – a worthy introduction to its seniors, the Ducru-Beaucaillou and second wine, la Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou.