2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x750ml

Robert Parker 98

Tasted as a barrel sample. the 2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a very deep purple-black color. It charges out of the glass with bold creme de cassis, preserved plums and baked blueberries notes with touches of chocolate pie, Christmas pudding and Chinese five spice plus a hint of oolong tea. The full-bodied palate is simply a powerhouse, with super firm, super ripe, grainy tannins, lovely freshness and tons of black fruit preserves flavor layers, finishing very long and very exotic. WOW! [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 08/03/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2060