Producer Notes
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the best second growth wines in the Medoc and is considered the second chateau of Saint-Julien, after Leoville-Las-Cases (although in recent vintages they have been pretty much on a par).
The blend is roughly 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot.
There is a second wine called La Croix de Beaucaillou, which has recently acquired a very natty black and gold label, and a third wine called Le Petit Ducru, which, according to the chateau, tastes of Sundays – so at least we now know what Sundays taste like.
Vintage Notes
1997 was an above average vintage in Saint-Julien
1997 was an average, short-lived vintage in Bordeaux
Other 1997 Saint-Julien
Other vintages of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou
2003: £190
2005 (in Magnum): £490
2005: £220
2006: £150
2007: £160
2009: £250
2012: £135
2018: £215
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