Ducru Beaucaillou Magnum 1988
Ducru Beaucaillou Magnum 1988 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £475.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1988 presents a significant example of St-Julien`s wine heritage. This vintage reflects this Second Growth estate`s consistent approach to blending its predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, cultivated on vineyards characterised by ancient quartz pebbles, known as Beaux Cailloux. Owned by the Borie family since 1941, the estate has a history extending over 300 years and was classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification. The 1988 vintage spent a minimum of 18 months in new oak barrels, contributing to its depth and complexity.