Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1982 - 3 Bottle Pack
This red wine originates from France, specifically from the Saint Julien appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. Château Ducru Beaucaillou is a prestigious Second Growth estate, often referred to as a 'Super Second' for its ability to rival the quality of the Médoc First Growths. The estate takes its name from the 'beautiful stones' (beaux cailloux) that dominate its terroir, providing excellent drainage and heat retention for the vines. The winemaking philosophy is overseen by the Borie family, who emphasize elegance and long-term aging potential through meticulous vineyard management and traditional cellar practices.
Wine Description
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1982 presents a dense ruby or plum garnet colour with a mature brick rim. The nose is extraordinarily complex, offering a 'vivacious mélange' of blackcurrants, cedar, tobacco leaf, and cigar box, accented by hints of truffle, mint, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and opulent, featuring a rich core of preserved black fruits and exotic spices framed by silky, resolved tannins. It is characterized by its remarkable symmetry of power and finesse, maintaining a vibrant freshness and a long, persistent finish. This vintage is a classic Bordeaux blend, typically composed of approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The ABV is 12.5%. While the estate follows sustainable viticulture, this historic bottling is not certified organic. The optimal drinking window for this legendary wine is from now through 2042.
Accolades
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Robert Parker - 96 points.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 97 points.
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Jeb Dunnuck - 97 points.
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William Kelley - 96 points.
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Wine Spectator - 91 points.
Food Pairing
The stately grace and complex aromatics of this mature Saint Julien make it an ideal partner for refined meat dishes. It pairs perfectly with roasted leg of lamb seasoned with rosemary, beef tenderloin with a red wine reduction, or game birds such as roasted duck or pheasant. Its earthy and cedary undertones also complement wild mushroom risotto, savory braised short ribs, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or Mimolette.
Vintage Quality
The 1982 vintage is a watershed year for Bordeaux, defined by a perfect growing season with a hot, sunny summer and a glorious 'Indian summer' in September. These conditions allowed for full phenolic ripeness and an unusually generous harvest of exceptional quality. The winemaker's skill in capturing this ripeness while preserving the estate's signature elegance resulted in a wine that is both lush and structurally built for decades of graceful evolution.
This red wine originates from France, specifically from the Saint Julien appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. Château Ducru Beaucaillou is a prestigious Second Growth estate, often referred to as a 'Super Second' for its ability to rival the quality of the Médoc First Growths. The estate takes its name from the 'beautiful stones' (beaux cailloux) that dominate its terroir, providing excellent drainage and heat retention for the vines. The winemaking philosophy is overseen by the Borie family, who emphasize elegance and long-term aging potential through meticulous vineyard management and traditional cellar practices.
Wine Description
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1982 presents a dense ruby or plum garnet colour with a mature brick rim. The nose is extraordinarily complex, offering a 'vivacious mélange' of blackcurrants, cedar, tobacco leaf, and cigar box, accented by hints of truffle, mint, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and opulent, featuring a rich core of preserved black fruits and exotic spices framed by silky, resolved tannins. It is characterized by its remarkable symmetry of power and finesse, maintaining a vibrant freshness and a long, persistent finish. This vintage is a classic Bordeaux blend, typically composed of approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The ABV is 12.5%. While the estate follows sustainable viticulture, this historic bottling is not certified organic. The optimal drinking window for this legendary wine is from now through 2042.
Accolades
-
Robert Parker - 96 points.
-
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 97 points.
-
Jeb Dunnuck - 97 points.
-
William Kelley - 96 points.
-
Wine Spectator - 91 points.
Food Pairing
The stately grace and complex aromatics of this mature Saint Julien make it an ideal partner for refined meat dishes. It pairs perfectly with roasted leg of lamb seasoned with rosemary, beef tenderloin with a red wine reduction, or game birds such as roasted duck or pheasant. Its earthy and cedary undertones also complement wild mushroom risotto, savory braised short ribs, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or Mimolette.
Vintage Quality
The 1982 vintage is a watershed year for Bordeaux, defined by a perfect growing season with a hot, sunny summer and a glorious 'Indian summer' in September. These conditions allowed for full phenolic ripeness and an unusually generous harvest of exceptional quality. The winemaker's skill in capturing this ripeness while preserving the estate's signature elegance resulted in a wine that is both lush and structurally built for decades of graceful evolution.
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This red wine originates from France, specifically from the Saint Julien appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. Château Ducru Beaucaillou is a prestigious Second Growth estate, often referred to as a 'Super Second' for its ability to rival the quality of the Médoc First Growths. The estate takes its name from the 'beautiful stones' (beaux cailloux) that dominate its terroir, providing excellent drainage and heat retention for the vines. The winemaking philosophy is overseen by the Borie family, who emphasize elegance and long-term aging potential through meticulous vineyard management and traditional cellar practices.
Wine Description
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1982 presents a dense ruby or plum garnet colour with a mature brick rim. The nose is extraordinarily complex, offering a 'vivacious mélange' of blackcurrants, cedar, tobacco leaf, and cigar box, accented by hints of truffle, mint, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and opulent, featuring a rich core of preserved black fruits and exotic spices framed by silky, resolved tannins. It is characterized by its remarkable symmetry of power and finesse, maintaining a vibrant freshness and a long, persistent finish. This vintage is a classic Bordeaux blend, typically composed of approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The ABV is 12.5%. While the estate follows sustainable viticulture, this historic bottling is not certified organic. The optimal drinking window for this legendary wine is from now through 2042.
Accolades
-
Robert Parker - 96 points.
-
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 97 points.
-
Jeb Dunnuck - 97 points.
-
William Kelley - 96 points.
-
Wine Spectator - 91 points.
Food Pairing
The stately grace and complex aromatics of this mature Saint Julien make it an ideal partner for refined meat dishes. It pairs perfectly with roasted leg of lamb seasoned with rosemary, beef tenderloin with a red wine reduction, or game birds such as roasted duck or pheasant. Its earthy and cedary undertones also complement wild mushroom risotto, savory braised short ribs, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or Mimolette.
Vintage Quality
The 1982 vintage is a watershed year for Bordeaux, defined by a perfect growing season with a hot, sunny summer and a glorious 'Indian summer' in September. These conditions allowed for full phenolic ripeness and an unusually generous harvest of exceptional quality. The winemaker's skill in capturing this ripeness while preserving the estate's signature elegance resulted in a wine that is both lush and structurally built for decades of graceful evolution.
