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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1988, a fine wine from Saint-Julien, comes from Günzian gravels. This Second Cru Classé blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering notes of blackcurrant, tobacco and mocha after aging in barrels. Velvety and fresh palate. Ideal with red meats until 2034.
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou A family estate rooted in the legendary terroir of Saint-Julien, where Bordelais exigence meets Médoc elegance. - Terroir: Günzian and Pyrenean gravels, soils of pebbles and clay, cradle of the great wines of Bordeaux, shaping cuvées of mineral precision. - Vinification: Meticulous blending of Bordeaux grape varieties, aged in French oak barrels for a structure that is both powerful and silky. Tasting notes for Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1988 On the eye: A deep garnet red robe with tawny highlights, of a velvety density, betraying accomplished maturity and a smooth texture. On the nose: A generous bouquet where candied black plum, dried blackcurrant, notes of toasted cedar and a saline touch of graphite intermingle, before opening up into nuances of blond tobacco and mocha. On the palate: An ample and fleshy attack, carried by integrated but still present tannins, a lively acidity providing tension, and a long finish where aromas of black fruits and sweet spices unfold over a chalky mineral base. Serve at 16–17°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity. Vintage 1988 A vintage marked by optimal grape maturity, offering structured and balanced wines where freshness meets rare concentration. - Aging potential: Drink by 2028–2033, to be stored in a cool cellar (12–14°C) away from light.
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