2nd wine of Ch Ducru Beaucaillou, St Julien 2GCC. From a blockbuster vintage, expected alot. Nose needs a fair bit of coaxing to open up just so slightly after 20 mins - overtones of earth, forest floor, greens w just a hint of the signature fruitcake scent. Q restrained. V thin entry on the palate, but fortunately builds up quickly into a peppery and complex mid-palate. Good grip. Satisfying and long, albeit slightly bitter finish. Expected a more full bodied wine for '05...this tastes like a '07 esp of Ducru's pedigree (8.0/10)Monday, October 3, 2011
Croix de Beaucaillou 2005
2nd wine of Ch Ducru Beaucaillou, St Julien 2GCC. From a blockbuster vintage, expected alot. Nose needs a fair bit of coaxing to open up just so slightly after 20 mins - overtones of earth, forest floor, greens w just a hint of the signature fruitcake scent. Q restrained. V thin entry on the palate, but fortunately builds up quickly into a peppery and complex mid-palate. Good grip. Satisfying and long, albeit slightly bitter finish. Expected a more full bodied wine for '05...this tastes like a '07 esp of Ducru's pedigree (8.0/10)
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