1997 Ducru-Beaucaillou

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Saint Julien

Bordeaux

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (2024 vintage)

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Francois-Xavier Borie describes his '99 as fatter than the '98, with more enrobed tannins. In years when the pepins (grape seeds) are not completely ripe, Ducru lightens up considerably on its pump-overs during vinification, and the '99 Ducru is thus a wine that privileges fruit and finesse. Borie was considering lowering the price for the '99, though he admitted that reducing prices is psychologically difficult for most Medoc proprietors. Ducru now has a bright new air-conditioned barrel cellar designed for maximum air circulation. I was not able to retaste the '98 Ducru, as it was on its finings.

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