La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien AOC (Château Ducru-Beaucaillou GCC 2nd wine)

VARIETALS
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2016

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Medium to deep garnet-purple color.

NOSE
The nose offers aromas of cassis, earth, dark plum, black cherry and blackberry with hints of menthol, cigar and crushed stone.

PALATE
Medium to full-bodied, the palate is crisp and earthy with firm, grainy tannins, for a long, mineral finish.

AGEING
Aged in 60% new French oak barrels for one year.

PAIRING
Excellent with meat first courses, grilled meats, lamb and game. And herbal cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink from 2020 and until 2029.

RATINGS

92-94pts

91-94pts

4.2

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