Ducru Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou - Saint Julien 2018 750ML giftbox 516 magnums and some larger

516 magnums and some larger formats produced

It was bottled in April 2019

The sake’s overall structure is incredibly well-balanced

stunningly well-integrated acidity

This robust and moderately rustic effort is going to require extended cellaring to resolve what are presently very firm supporting tannins

Ducru Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou - Saint Julien 2018 750ML giftbox 516 magnums and some largerThe 2018 La Croix de Beaucaillou is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, aged 12 months in two third new barriques. It has a pH of 3. 75, 15% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 96. Deep garnet purple colored, it rolls effortlessly out of the glass with vibrant notes of crushed blueberries, baked plums and blackcurrant cordial with hints of bouquet garni, underbrush, clove oil and cast iron pan. Medium to full