Petit Ducru St Julien 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Ducru
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux (Haut-Médoc)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91–92; Falstaff 91; Jeb Dunnuck 91; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 88–90; Decanter review notes medium body and 12

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with plum and violet notes, cedar and subtle vanilla from oak. Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, fine powdery tannins and a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, filet mignon, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), beef stir-fry with black bean sauce, Korean BBQ (bulgogi).

Production Method
Fermented and aged 12 months in French (Bordeaux) barrels, c.30% new oak; regular racking and topping-up during élevage. (Estate cuvée from St-Julien holdings).

Vineyard Info
Le Petit Ducru is the second/estate cuvée of Château Ducru‑Beaucaillou (Borie family); derived from vineyards formerly called Lalande‑Borie, acquired in 1972. Positioned as an approachable introduction to the Ducru style.