2008 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou - Bordeaux FUTURES

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Brand: Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou
Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Region: Bordeaux St. Julien
Category: France
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: RP 96-98 WS 90-93 IWC 90-93

Wine Advocate

Robert Parker recently released his latest Wine Advocate including his report on the 2008 vintage in Bordeaux. He sees many wines from 2008 rivaling their 2005s.

"... the quality of the 2008 vintage turned out to be excellent, with a number of superb wines that are close to, if not equal to the prodigious 2005 or 2000 vintages (two years with many of the best wines I have ever tasted from top to bottom)"

Reviews

Robert Parker 96-98 points

In Bruno Borie's words, the 2008 Ducru Beaucaillou is "well above 2004, with much more structure than 2007, and more sensuality than 2006." I would add that it is even better than that, and as profound as the 2005. Approximately 33% of the crop made it into Ducru, which came in at 13.1% natural alcohol. This 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot blend reveals a dense opaque purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet bouquet of spring flowers, creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, licorice, espresso roast, and spice. A testament to the density and richness of this wine is the fact that no oak is apparent in the aromas or flavors. The wine is unctuously textured, but analytically, it has a good level of total acid and sound pH. This fabulous offering will age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bruno Borie deserves accolades for the remarkable things he has accomplished at Ducru Beaucaillou over the last few years.

Wine Spectator 90-93 Points

Fabulous nose of crushed blackberries, minerals and raspberries, with hints of licorice. Full, with very fine tannins and a racy finish. I love the precision of the tannins and the long finish. -JS

International Wine Cellar 90-93 Points

Saturated deep ruby. Complex nose begins with white flowers, then reveals fruity blackcurrant and black cherry aromas complicated by roasted coffee bean, smoke and minerals; archetypical, perfumed St. Julien. Chewy, brooding and deep, with concentrated black cherry, mineral and menthol flavors backed up by strong acids and firm tannins. Turns a touch harsh on the long, pretty finish: it will need a decade of aging, at which time it may well merit an even higher score.

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