Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou 2018
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Saint-Julien, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, duck, mushroom risotto. Cheapest offer £65.20 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château Branaire-Ducru, 4e cru classé Saint-Julien 2020 Château Branaire-Ducru · Bordeaux | £62.00 | |||
| Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou 2016 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou · Bordeaux | £60.00 | |||
| Almaviva Epu 2021 Almaviva · Maipo Valley | £53.50 | |||
| Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Médoc 2010 Château Sociando-Mallet · Bordeaux | £50.00 |
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, a Second Growth estate under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is celebrated for producing wines of remarkable finesse and structure. La Croix de Beaucaillou is crafted with the same care and attention as the grand vin, offering a more immediate and accessible interpretation of the château's style. Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins and a seamless texture. The La Croix's ripe dark fruit flavours are interwoven with hints of spice, liquorice, and earthy minerality, creating a harmonious and well-balanced profile. Pair with grilled ribeye steak or lamb chops, roast duck with a red wine reduction, or wild mushroom risotto.