La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 75cl

La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is an elegant and powerful red wine, the second wine of the famous Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, renowned for its exceptional terroir and typical Médoc blend offering finesse, aromatic richness and a beautiful length on the palate.

Origin and Terroir
Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux (AOC)
Region: Bordeaux, France
Terroir: Located between the Gironde and the center of Saint-Julien, the vineyard rests on nutrient-poor soils, rich in beautiful pebbles with a high quartz content, ideal for the quality of the grapes 

Grape Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon: 65%
Merlot: 25%
Cabernet Franc: 5%
Petit Verdot: 5%
This blend produces a wine that is at once powerful, fresh and complex 

Aging
Duration: 12 months
Conditions: Approximately 60% in new oak barrels, providing structure and finesse 

Organoleptic Characteristics
Color: Deep red
Nose: Powerful and highly aromatic aromas of black fruits (black cherry, plum), olives, spices, licorice, chocolate, lavender and floral notes 

Palate: Powerful and silky with a remarkable balance, finesse, richness and a long, sustained and elegant finish with a beautiful aromatic persistence 

Style: A rich, elegant wine, perfectly representative of the spirit of the great wines of Médoc 

Practical Details
Format: 75cl bottle
Alcohol content: Approximately 13.5%
Vintage: Depending on the reference (e.g. 2021 or recent)
Indicative price: Approximately €28.50 depending on vintage and market 

Summary
La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is a great introductory cuvée to the Borie signature, offering an attractive, rich and balanced wine, crafted with care, which captivates with its depth and complexity. It is the second wine of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, benefiting from a specific terroir and rigorous winemaking, perfect for lovers seeking a Saint-Julien wine at a more accessible price, while guaranteeing excellent quality.

This 75cl bottle is ideal to accompany red meat dishes, game or aged cheeses, and improves with a few years of aging.