Croix Beaucaillou St Julien 2nd Wine 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Croix Beaucaillou
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Advocate 92; Decanter 94; Vinous 91–93; Wine Spectator 90–93

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackberry, cassis and plum with violet, bay and tobacco notes. Plush, concentrated palate with polished grainy tannins, cocoa and slate impressions, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Western: roast leg of lamb, rib‑eye, beef stew, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot-selected fermentation; matured ~12 months in oak (c.60–66% new barriques); blended before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Second wine from Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (Borie family), made from dedicated plots in Saint-Julien; estate spans ~75 ha and is a long-established Médoc producer.