{"product_id":"la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-2015-75cl","title":"La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2015 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2015 is a red Bordeaux wine, AOC Saint-Julien, combining elegance and refined tannic structure. Serve between 16 and 18°C to fully reveal its aromas of black fruit and spices.\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine name: La Croix de Beaucaillou 2015\u003cbr\u003eChâteau \/ Estate: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France (AOC)\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 75 cl\u003cbr\u003eType: Red wine\u003cbr\u003eClassification: Château second wine (Second wine) with Grande Réserve designation\u003cbr\u003eViticultural method: Sustainable agriculture, hand-harvesting, rigorous sorting of the bunches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol content: 13.5% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape varieties\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon: 52–70% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot: 25–45% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Verdot: 2–3% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Franc: 5% according to some sources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting and Aromas\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: Deep violet-carmin \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Elegant floral notes, with aromas of black fruit (cherries, blueberries), wilted violets, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, and graphite \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Medium to moderately full-bodied structure, fine and polished tannins, balanced acidity, harmonious and silky texture, long and remarkable finish \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification and Aging\u003cbr\u003eVinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with gentle extractions and moderate pump-overs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 18 months in French oak barrels, with 50 to 80% new oak depending on the vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent aging stage: Maturity (2020–2025), projected peak 2026–2041 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir Characteristics\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Deep gravels 6 to 8 m deep on Tertiary substrate (limestone and Oligocene muds)\u003cbr\u003eMicroclimate: Proximity to the Gironde estuary, protecting the vines from frost and hail \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting density: 10,000 vines\/ha, average vine age ≈ 40 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Suggestions and Food Pairings\u003cbr\u003eIdeal serving temperature: 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003eDecanting: Recommended 1 to 2 hours before tasting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairings: Grilled or roasted red meats (ribeye steak, duck breast), rich sauced dishes (Boeuf Bourguignon, beef daube), leg of lamb for a regional touch \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2015 stands out for its finesse, aromatic richness, and remarkable longevity, confirming the excellence of this great Bordeaux wine \u003cbr\u003eBordeaux Tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Descaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43214674296937,"sku":"CROIX DUCRU 2015|SANS|TU","price":4470.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/ChateauLaCroixdeBeaucaillou.jpg?v=1766475228","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-2015-75cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}