in contact with the skins for a quarter of the fermentation process
It is a Napa Cab of the old school
The bright peach and rose petals on the nose will evolve in light strawberry whipped cream and very gentle citrus notes
It's renowned for its bold
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 2ème, Bordeaux, France 2017 skincontact in contact with the skins90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot Deep, dark purple. A stunning and tight bouquet, very compact, which opens into fine fruit, floral notes, and then a touch of graphite. The palate is juicy, with black fruit and berries, spice, and chocolate, supported by a fine freshness. Full bodied, with remarkable length. The wine spends 18 months in mostly new oak barrels. A revered Saint Julien producer classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Chteau Ducru