Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2022 1.5Ltr

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Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2022 1.5Ltr

Name: Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2022 1.5Ltr
Brand: Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou
SKU: 1014828
Price: 97.75 USD
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Rating: 92 (6 reviews)

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JS 94pts

WA 92pts

VM 92pts

DC 92pts

JD 92pts

TWI 90pts

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Aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and hints of minerals. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a direct, focused finish. The fruity is in harmony with the tannins. 75% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot. Drink after 2027, but already approachable.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Julien

Size: 1.5Ltr
Color: Red

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Winery

Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Julien

Saint-Julien, a revered appellation in Bordeaux's Left Bank, epitomizes the finesse and elegance of red Bordeaux wines. Nestled between Pauillac and Margaux, Saint-Julien boasts a remarkable concentration of classified growths, showcasing wines that marry power with refinement. What makes Saint-Julien unique is its well-balanced terroir—gravelly soils, proximity to the Gironde estuary, and a temperate maritime climate. These factors nurture the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, resulting in wines celebrated for their structured tannins, expressive aromatics, and age-worthiness. Saint-Julien's notable châteaux, such as Léoville-Las Cases and Ducru-Beaucaillou, exemplify the region's commitment to quality. The wines exhibit a harmonious blend of dark fruits, cedar, and subtle minerality. Exploring Saint-Julien unveils the essence of Bordeaux winemaking, where tradition and innovation converge to produce wines of timeless allure and sophistication.

Ratings & Reviews

JS 94pts

James Suckling

WA 92pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 The 2022 Le Petit Ducru has turned out especially well this year, offering up aromas of cherries and raspberries mingled with tobacco leaf and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, velvety and fleshy palate that's unusually supple and polished.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

The 2022 Le Petit Ducru is bursting with inky dark red/blue fruit, new leather, spice tobacco, graphite, mocha and espresso. This bold, juicy Saint-Julien offers tons of immediacy, as the Merlot was especially ripe. Le Petit Ducru is quite the extrovert, but it has good structure, too.

DC 92pts

Decanter

Cool and a touch creamy in terms of texture, slightly thick with rich, concentrated black and blue fruit that have both a touch of fleshy, chewy plushness but underpinned by a cooling menthol element that creates an enticing expression overall. It stops short of being fully charged with a firm core of graphite, liquorice, aniseed and clove spice - the oak still covering the fruit at this point but giving the muscles and frame. Lots of minerality on the finish.

JD 92pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Ripe black cherries, spicy wood, flowers, and graphite notes all emerge from the 2022 Le Petit Ducru De Ducru-Beaucaillou, a medium-bodied, silky, elegant, and remarkably pure 2022 that has no hard edges, fine tannins, and a great finish. It brings a touch more finesse and elegance compared to the Madame de Beaucaillou and has a real Saint-Julien character.

TWI 90pts

The Wine Independent

The blend is unchanged, being 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. The élevage here was in one-third new oak, the rest second- and third-fill, the usual Bordeaux model, for 12 months. This is elegant and open on the nose, with bright cranberry and strawberry suggestions, the Merlot showing through, with a touch of red pepper and cedar. The palate is gently polished, with a supple and broad texture, filled with lightly powdery tannins, with red cherry, strawberry and pepper notes closely mirroring the nose. The structure feels firm but correct, adding bite rather than an overbearing structure which demands cellar time. This will be drinking before too long. The alcohol on the label is 14%.

Winery Notes

From 2019 vintage Lalande-Borie has been re labeled as Petit Ducru and becoming Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou third wine.

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Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2022 1.5Ltr

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Aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and hints of minerals. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a direct, focused finish. The fruity…

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