Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2006 MENU terracotta amphorae

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Expect red and black fruit wrapped around graphite and white pepper

so for our classic method we prefer regular ripening (with grapes balanced between acidity and structure) to the typical early harvesting of grapes for sparkling wines (in order to obtain more freshness)

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mineral-driven finish that is both fresh and elegant

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2006 MENU terracotta amphoraeA classical Saint Julien from one of the appellation's standard bearers, 2006 Ducru is now hitting its stride. Unlike the sunbaked 2003, this is a textbook cool vintage Bordeaux: firm structure, cedary aromatics, and the cassis and graphite signature that has made Ducru Beaucaillou a benchmark for the commune. Bruno Borie's house style of refinement and length shows beautifully here. Drinking well now with another decade of upside if you have the