Ducru Beaucaillou 1985
Ducru Beaucaillou 1985 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £225.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVO 2019 Dalla Valle & Ornellaia · Napa Valley | £225.00 | |||
| Lynch Bages 2010 Château Lynch-Bages · Bordeaux | £225.00 | |||
| Opus One Half 2003 Opus One · Napa Valley | £225.00 | |||
| Inglenook, Rubicon 2019 Inglenook Winery · Napa Valley | £225.60 |
`Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1985 is a mature Second Growth Bordeaux from the appellation of Saint-Julien. Ducru-Beaucaillou is considered by many Bordeaux enthusiasts to be the leading property of the appellation - a so-called `Super Second`. The Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines of the estate are archetypes of Saint-Julien Bordeaux. deep, powerful, ripe, and long-lived. For optimum enjoyment, these wines require a minimum of 10 to 15 years of maturation in bottle before they are drunk. "A wine of extraordinary charm and elegance, the dark garnet-coloured 1985 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a floral, cedary nose intermixed with red and black currants as well as flowers. The wine is fully mature and soft, with beautiful concentration and purity. It is not a blockbuster, and certainly not nearly as powerful and massive as the 1986, but it is certainly much more seductive. This wine should continue to drink well for at least another 10-15 years." Robert Parker, 2003