Awards/Ratings

Notable scores by vintage: 2000 ~ RP 95–96, WS 94–96, JS mid-90s; 2012 ~ JS 94, WE 95, RP ~93; 1988 ~ Decanter/other 92–93 (varied by critic). This set (1988/2000/2012) is marketed as a

Tasting Note

Dense blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with cedar, tobacco, graphite and crushed gravel; older bottles show leather, truffle and dried spice. Powerful yet refined with fine-grained tannins and long mineral finish.

Food Pairing

Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean bulgogi/galbi, Japanese wagyu, braised beef noodle soup.

Production Method

Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature-controlled fermentation, extended maceration and élevage in French oak (c.18–20 months, 50–80% new depending on vintage).

Vineyard Info

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou — historic 2ème Cru classé (1855) in Saint-Julien. Estate farms gravelly Médoc soils; majority Cabernet Sauvignon plantings; long-standing Borie family stewardship.