Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint Julien Grand Cru Classè 2006
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Julien |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
- Vintage and alcohol content: 2006, 13% vol; full-bodied still red wine
- Classification: Saint-Julien AOC, Grand Cru Classé 1855, renowned Médoc area
- Ageing: 18 months in new French oak barriques, wood with a silky texture
- Aromas: notes of cocoa, chocolate, rose, toasted nuances, oak and rustic bread
- Taste and finish: smooth entry, rich palate, velvety tannins, long persistence
Description
What kind of wine it is
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou represents a rigorous expression of the great red wines of Bordeaux, historically recognised among the Grand Cru Classé. The wine reveals a powerful and structured profile, led by silky tannins that blend delicacy and intensity. The aromatic bouquet opens with hints of cocoa and chocolate, enriched by floral nuances of rose, toasted notes and touches of freshly broken country bread. The palate is voluptuous, with a long and persistent finish, supported by expert ageing in French oak barrels.
Where it comes from
The vines are located in the commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, in the heart of the Médoc, within the Saint-Julien area of Bordeaux. The local microclimate benefits from its proximity to the Gironde estuary, whose tides mitigate the harshness of winter and temper the summer heat. The soil is characterised by Gunzian gravel deposited by the ancient Garonne, composed of quartz pebbles, lydian jasper, flint and agatoids. These poor, mineral-rich soils induce natural water stress in the vine, encouraging concentration, aromatic clarity and a defined character in the wine.
How it is produced
Vineyard care requires numerous manual interventions, following the traditional Médoc pruning and a rigorous selection of bunches during the harvest. In the winery, parcel vinification respects the specific identity of each individual plot, allowing the creation of a blend aimed at maximum expressive purity. Subsequently, the wine matures through a slow ageing process of eighteen months exclusively in new French oak barrels. This delicate evolution ensures complete integration of the wood, structuring an enveloping body of great elegance.
History and Curiosities
The Château Ducru-Beaucaillou of Saint-Julien has embodied the excellence of Bordeaux's winemaking tradition since 1720. Managed by only six families over more than three centuries, the estate fully expresses the prestige of the historic Grand Cru Classé classification of 1855. The 2006 vintage enhances an exceptional terroir dominated by ancient Gunzian gravels, benefiting from the moderating influence of the Gironde estuary. These ideal conditions allow for the creation of a Grand Vin with a pure profile, capable of combining the power of the Médoc with a majestic and voluptuous elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1720
His considerable efforts began to bear fruit in the second half of the 1950s when Ducru-Beaucaillou’s reputation rose to the highest level in Bordeaux, and it has never been refuted since then. His superb vintages, combined with his modesty and tongue-in-cheek humour, made him one of the most endearing personalities of the Médoc.
Some sixty years on, the son of Monique and Jean Eugène, Bruno-Eugène, is continuing his father’s work and has redefined the selection policy. A tireless perfectionist, with a remarkable capacity for hard work, he has just launched an ambitious ten-year plan for the "sustainable reconstruction" of the vineyards and cellars.
Passionate about contemporary art and design, his sensitivity always on instinct, Bruno-Eugène has also entrusted the restoration of the château to another princess, Sarah Poniatowska – a descendant of the much-loved monarch, Stanislas II of Poland. Ducru-Beaucaillou is now at the top of its game, with a series of superb vintages perfectly illustrating the grand silky style of Saint-Julien, as proven by the superlative scores given to the 2019 vintage. Read more
| Name | Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien Grand Cru Classe 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Julien AOC |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Château Ducru-Beaucaillou of Saint-Julien has embodied the excellence of Bordeaux's winemaking tradition since 1720. Managed by only six families over more than three centuries, the estate fully expresses the prestige of the historic Grand Cru Classé classification of 1855. The 2006 vintage enhances an exceptional terroir dominated by ancient Gunzian gravels, benefiting from the moderating influence of the Gironde estuary. These ideal conditions allow for the creation of a Grand Vin with a pure profile, capable of combining the power of the Médoc with a majestic and voluptuous elegance. |
| Origin | Saint-Julien-Beychevelle (France) |
| Climate | Temperate oceanic (maritime) climate, moderated by the proximity to the Gironde estuary |
| Soil composition | Gunzian gravel (quartz pebbles) deposited by the ancient Garonne; poor, mineral-rich soils with lithological elements such as Lydian jasper, flint, quartz and agatoids |
| Production technique | Slow ageing for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
| Wine making | Vinification adapted to the specific identity of each individual plot; blends created for exceptional purity. |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
| PH | 3.8 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |