Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2Eme Cru Classe 2003 750ml

This stunning gem has a rich purple, ruby, or plum hue with a hint of lightening around the edges. A rich, full-bodied wine with lots of fruit and glycerin and a velvety texture follows scents of licorice, creme de cassis, incense, and spring flowers. It is just beginning to reach its maturity plateau, where it should stay for ten to fifteen more years.

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou’s distinctive terroir is home to lovely, big stones, hence the name. Essentially, the wines produced by this remarkable ecosystem are the quintessential Saint-Julien wines: beautiful, delicious, long-lasting, and exquisite. As one of the major emblems of the Medoc, Ducru-Beaucaillou is a magnificent Victorian-style castle situated in the middle of a century-old park on a unique site with unparalleled views over the Gironde estuary. Usually constructed right over the barrel vaults, it surrounds the owners—who have lived here for more than 60 years—in the rich scents of their wine.