2019 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 'La Croix de Beaucaillou' Saint Julien
"Like the 1995 Ducru! One for the Cellar." ~96 JS "An Extremely Successful la Croix, Sexy & Powerful" ~95 Jane Anson 97 Point Vintage ~Vinous Media Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine Beaucaillou translates to "beautiful pebble." This estate takes its name from the stones that lie in the vineyards. Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the oldest in the Medoc, with records dating back to the 13th century. The Borie family has been at the helm of the estate since 1940, consistently looking to improve. It is now managed by Bruno-Eugène Borie, the youngest son of the family and third generation of Borie, who has hands-on involvement in making the wine. Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is a world-renowned 2nd Growth classified Chateau. The estate has been one of wine critic's darlings through the years and has received numerous accolades and 90+ scores. They were awarded "the wine of the vintage" from Wine Spectator for their 1995 vintage. Like the best classified growths tha