2021 Le Petit Ducru (St-Julien)
Secondary Description
Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou
80% Merlot/12% Cabernet Sauvignon/8% Petit Verdot
Producer
Origin
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Score
88-90 points, William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 2022
88-90 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2022
90-92 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2022
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Media Reviews
William Kelley
The 2021 Le Petit Ducru mostly derives from 25 hectares in Saint-Julien purchased by Jean-Eugène Borie in 1972 and formerly known as Lalande-Borie. Exhibiting aromas of cherries, cassis and petals, it`s medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, with a polished, charming profile and an impressively penetrating finish. 88-90 points
Neal Martin
The 2021 Le Petit Ducru de Ducru Beaucaillou presents an opulent nose of blueberry and light cassis aromas, the oak (one-third here) nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, linear and strict, saline in the mouth, and almost Pauillac-like, with plenty of freshness toward the finish. Apparently this cuvée is just beginning to open out. 88-90 points
Antonio Galloni
The 2021 Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou is a very pretty second wine. A burst of dark red cherry, blood orange, spice, cedar and new leather gives this Merlot-based Saint-Julien tons of sheer appeal. Plump and juicy, with terrific persistence, Le Petit Ducru is vibrant and full of character. The blend is unusual 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. 90-92 points