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A bottle of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2017 displayed on a polished wooden table at No.3 St James’s Street, Berry Bros. & Rudd, with an upholstered chair and wooden cabinet in the softly lit background.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most celebrated estates in St-Julien, revered for producing wines of power, precision and elegance. Classified as a 2ème Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, this “Super Second” consistently delivers benchmark Left Bank Claret, combining the appellation’s hallmark structure with extraordinary refinement. Under the stewardship of the Borie family, Ducru-Beaucaillou continues to craft some of the world’s most sought-after wines.

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2023 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, St Julien, Bordeaux
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2023 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, St Julien, Bordeaux
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£536.00
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Heritage and terroir

Situated in the south-east of St-Julien, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou’s 50 hectares of vines thrive on deep gravel beds studded with the large stones (“beaux cailloux”) that give the estate its name. These well-draining soils, enriched with alluvial deposits and high clay content, create optimal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petit Verdot (5%). This exceptional terroir yields grapes of remarkable concentration, complexity and balance, forming the foundation of the château’s enduring reputation.

Winemaking and cellaring potential

Each vintage is matured for 18 months in 50–60% new French oak barriques, adding layers of spice, texture and finesse. Ducru-Beaucaillou is renowned for its deep colour, ripe fruit, and perfect harmony between power and elegance. These wines demand patience, typically requiring at least a decade of bottle ageing to reveal their full potential. They can continue to develop in exceptional vintages for several decades, making them a prized addition to any fine wine collection.