Croix Beaucaillou St Julien 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Croix Beaucaillou
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.75%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2020 La Croix (La Croix de Beaucaillou): James Suckling 94–95, Decanter (Jane Anson) 95, Vinous 94, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 91

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, graphite and tobacco with saline minerality; medium–full body, polished fine tannins, bright freshness and a long, linear finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef bourguignon, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, braised beef short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless tanks with délestage/punch-downs as needed; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈60% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (2ème Cru Classé) from the Borie family; made from central Saint-Julien parcels on gravelly, quartz-rich soils.