2016 Ducru-Beaucaillou 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x75cl

Jane Anson 98

At a push, if you really were patient with aerating this, you could drink it over Christmas – just because the tannins are so silky once they have time to unwind. It’s an extremely impressive Ducru that will age for deacdes, bursting with the estate signature of cassis liqueur, bilberry, slate, cigar box, smoked earth and cocoa beans. Firm tannins that are richly textured and already showing elasticity. The finish just goes on and on, and it’s extremely easy to fall in love with. 36hl/h yield. 100% new oak.

Drinking window: 2025-2048

Review date: 24/11/2021

Antonio Galloni 98

The 2016 Ducru-Beaucaillou is an arrestingly beautiful wine. Powerful and sensual in the glass, the 2016 exudes remarkable concentration from start to finish. Red cherry fruit, pomegranate, blood orange, menthol and sweet tobacco all race across the palate. Vivid, sumptuous and impeccable in its balance, Ducru is one of the wines of the vintage in 2016. It has been unforgettable on both occasions I have tasted it from bottle so far.

Drinking window: 2031-2066

Review date: 01/01/2019