1982 Ducru-Beaucaillou (St-Julien)

Producer:
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou
Origin:
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE,
Wine colour:
red
Wine style:
dry
Dominant grape:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure style:
cork
Classification:
Medoc second growths 2nd 2eme
Maturity:
ready
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  Cases Bottles Cases Bottles  
Size/Price 12x75cl 75cl £3411.67 inc
- ib		 £299.00 inc
 		  
Internet store 0 0
 
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Uncorked:

Robert Parker:

...one of the all-time great Ducrus, probably matched or eclipsed by several recent vintages (i.e., 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008). The 1982 is still 5-8 years away from full maturity, but it exhibits a dense ruby/plum/garnet color to the rim as well as a sweet perfume of forest floor, spice box, cedar, and copious quantities of black fruits. Medium to full-bodied and beautifully pure with sweet tannins, this wine has aged more slowly than I initially expected. It is the finest Ducru Beaucaillou produced after the 1961 and before the 2003. 96 points

Scores

96 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, June 2009
94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, June 2000