Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Tasted at the château, the 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou has a precocious bouquet for the vintage; opulent ripe dark cherry, red plum and cassis fruit, mint and hints of vanilla pod. It is very well defined and very sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet opening, plenty of dark cherry and blackberry, Hoisin, a touch of cedar and again mint. There is fine depth here, surprisingly young with a dense, slightly tarry finish that suggests another 2-3 years will be appropriate.

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