2006 Ducru Beaucaillou - Contender for Wine of the Vintage
2006 Ducru Beaucaillou the highest Parker-rated vintage out of barrel ever
When JJ Buckley traveled to Bordeaux in April to taste the 2006 vintage, there were a handful of wines that stood out above the rest, and one of them was 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou. In fact, we rated it higher than the 2005 vintage out of barrel. It was simply fantastic. This outcome can be attributed in part to the 25% of Merlot that was blended with the 75% Cabernet. Many of the famous Left Bank Chateaus were not as successful with their Merlot as Ducru and thus used a greater percentage of Cabernet, resulting in slightly austere, tannic and hollow wines. Ducru, on the other hand, is a seamless wine that combines power, richness, and a beautiful texture.
Accoring to Robert Parker, the 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou (along with 1996) is the highest rated vintage out of barrel...ever. Yes, it surpassed 2005, 2003, 2000, and 1995.
This is one of the wines of the vintage do not miss it at this fantastic price (and don't miss the video either to find out why the 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou is a Nordic Bomb).
Arrives in 2009
2006 Ducru Beaucaillou Bordeaux Blend 750ml - $121.99
Wine Advocate, Jan 2007, 94 - 96 points: "Similar in style to the 1996, proprietor Bruno Borie continues to curtail yields, now producing just under 10,000 cases of the grand vin, and the rest of the production going into the increasingly high quality second wine, La Croix de Ducru Beaucaillou. The backward, tannic, dense purple-colored 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou offers sweet mineral-infused black cherry and cassis fruit interwoven with notions of graphite and truffles. Powerful, pure, rich, and intense, it should be at its peak between 2017-2035."
JJ Buckley, Apr 2007, 95 - 97 points: "Incredibly dark inky core surrounded by a bright fuchsia rim. On the nose rich blue fruits and sweet boysenberry are surrounded by butterscotch and a streak of cool minerality. Great power on the palate, front to back. Rich dark fruits are supported by a core of minerals and light metallics. Full and balanced, this is one of the wines of the vintage. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot."
Wine Spectator, Apr 2007, 92 - 94 points: "Layered and rich, with lots of licorice and berry character. Turns to currants. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Very serious. Like it a lot. 1996 again. This is almost 95-100. J.S."
2006 Ducru Beaucaillou Bordeaux Blend 1500ml - $249.99
2006 Ducru Beaucaillou Bordeaux Blend 3000ml - $519.99
2006 Ducru Beaucaillou Bordeaux Blend 6000ml - $1,069.99
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