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Wine Description
The Story
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou is named after the beautiful, large stones found in its unique wine-growing terroir. This exceptional ecosystem produces fine, elegant, tasty wines, with a long finish – in short, archetypal Saint-Julien wines.
Perched on an exceptional site with incomparable views over the Gironde estuary, in the centre of a hundred-year-old park, Ducru-Beaucaillou is a majestic, Victorian-style castle, which has, over time, becom...
Wine Information
A masterclass in harmony and classic Médoc precision, the 2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou stands out as one of the undeniable high points of the vintage. Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot aged in 100% new French oak (13.3% ABV, pH 3.69), it balances the estate's signature gravelly power with breathtaking freshness and aromatic lift.
The nose is captivatingly floral and pure, soaring with ripe cassis, black cherries, and violets, laye...
Vintage 2023
Challenges and triumphs: the 2023 vintage in Bordeaux
The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human skill. However, the 2023 vintage was proof of the resilience and adaptability of winegrowers in the face of difficult weather conditions. From the relentless weather conditions to the current activity in the vineyards in November, this year has been a rollercoaste...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 155€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 155€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.