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19 Rene Gabriel
20 % unter einer Normalernte. Ca. 115'000 Flaschen. 90 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Merlot. Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Feinfruchtiges Bouquet, rote, reife Pflaumen und viel Kirschennoten, feine Komplexität, fast nobel zurückhaltend. Im Gaumen superelegant, traumhaft balanciert, die wohl massiv vorhandenen Gerbstoffe spürt man fast nicht, lange ausklingend. Ein Violinen-Saint-Julien mit genialen Finessen.
19 Rene Gabriel
20 % unter einer Normalernte. Ca. 115'000 Flaschen. 90 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Merlot. Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Feinfruchtiges Bouquet, rote, reife Pflaumen und viel Kirschennoten, feine Komplexität, fast nobel zurückhaltend. Im Gaumen superelegant, traumhaft balanciert, die wohl massiv vorhandenen Gerbstoffe spürt man fast nicht, lange ausklingend. Ein Violinen-Saint-Julien mit genialen Finessen.
94 Wine Spectator
This is rather well-endowed for the vintage, with thickly layered ganache, currant paste, fig sauce and blackberry confiture notes still grappling with one another, while briary grip and dark spice fill out the toast-fueled finish. Very long, showing a level of power that belies the vintage. Best from 2018 through 2028. –JM
94 Wine Spectator
This is rather well-endowed for the vintage, with thickly layered ganache, currant paste, fig sauce and blackberry confiture notes still grappling with one another, while briary grip and dark spice fill out the toast-fueled finish. Very long, showing a level of power that belies the vintage. Best from 2018 through 2028. –JM
93 Vinous
The 2011 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a focused nose, a melange of red and black fruit, sandalwood, orange rind and humidor, fine delineation, and it coheres in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant, well-defined with taut tannins, gaining more depth towards the finish that demonstrates admirable finesse and poise. This is a lovely Saint-Julien, unashamedly classic in style, and it should give another 20 years of drinking pleasure, probably more. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
93 James Suckling
This shows excellent aromas of crushed berries, minerals and roses. Full body with silky, balanced tannins. Fruity and reserved. Shows wonderful finesse for the Médoc in 2011. Better after 2018.
93 Vinous
The 2011 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a focused nose, a melange of red and black fruit, sandalwood, orange rind and humidor, fine delineation, and it coheres in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant, well-defined with taut tannins, gaining more depth towards the finish that demonstrates admirable finesse and poise. This is a lovely Saint-Julien, unashamedly classic in style, and it should give another 20 years of drinking pleasure, probably more. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
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Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Splendidamente posizionato lungo l'estuario Gironda, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, in stile vittoriano, si trova in posizione elevata, con una vista mozzafiato sui terreni e le acque sottostanti. Fondata nel XIII secolo, in questa tenuta si sono succedute solo cinque famiglie di proprietari. Oggi lo Château è gestito dalla società Jean Eugène Borie SA, il rappresentante della terza generazione Bruno-Eugène è amministratore delegato dal 2003. Grazie alle straordinarie origini geologiche, le grandi pietre che si trovano nel vigneto di 75 ettari offrono un terroir unico per la viticoltura. Ducru-Beaucaillou produce vini di Saint-Julien per antonomasia, assemblaggi raffinati, eleganti e appaganti dal lunghissimo finale. Proprietà 2ème Grand Cru Classé, i terreni sono piantati con un mix di Cabernet Sauvignon in quantità prevalente, seguito da Merlot e uguali proporzioni di Cabernet Franc e Petit Verdot. Splendido Super Second, il Grand Vin è un vino esemplare con la classica struttura della denominazione, che combina grazia e grandezza con note sottili di cedro e frutti neri.