2005† Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, , Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc, Saint-Julien, 750 ml (99292)

Typ Rött vin
Land Frankrike
Region Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc, Saint-Julien
Producent
Pris 1366 kr
Senast ändrad 2014-08-29 07:34
Säljstart 2008-10-15
 
Betyg 50-100
Wine Spectator 95
Parker (WA) 97
Tanzer (IWC) 94
Livets Goda (LG) -
Cellartracker -
 
Noteringar:
2008-10-08 22:50 WA: The 2005 Ducru Beaucaillou is a 10,000-case blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot (they used to produce 18,000-20,000 cases). It is an exceptionally powerful wine with a dense purple color, superb intensity, and a beautiful, sweet nose of spring flowers, raspberries, blueberries, graphite, and creme de cassis. Full-bodied with fabulous concentration, exceptionally high tannin, good acidity, and massive layers of richness that build incrementally on the palate, this monumental effort is more structured than their outstanding 2003. It may be the finest wine produced at this estate since the 1982 and 1961 Ducrus. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050.
2008-10-08 22:50 IWC: By Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2008, Issue #138 (Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien) ($210-$220; contains a relatively high percentage of merlot, in the range of 30%) Good deep ruby-red. Wonderfully sweet, aromatic nose combines currant, chocolate and cedary oak. Fat, lush and silky, with atypical volume to the flavors of plum, tobacco and chocolate. Wonderfully supple, plump wine with layers of flavor, thoroughly sweet tannins and compelling aromatic persistence. Today the wine's substantial baby fat is masking its impressive underlying power. According to Borie, this 2005 combines the best traits of the chateau's 2003 and 2000. 94 points
2008-10-08 22:50 WS: Aromas of blackberry, currant and toasty oak, with a hint of spice, lead to a full-bodied palate, with plenty of blackberry, chocolate and Indian spices. Balanced, refined and very pretty, with a velvety texture and a long, beautifully textured finish. Best after 2013. 10,000 cases made. –JS