Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2004
By: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Made In: France—Bordeaux
Product Type: Red Wine
Bottle Size: 750mL
Alcohol/Vol: 13%
Sugar Content: 2G/L
Sweetness Descriptor: XD
VINTAGES#: 0015061
Program Type: Online Collection
Against my expectations, this is not quite as appealing as the 2003 to drink right now, a little more foursquare although extremely classic with plenty of St Julien finesse. The tannins are tight and firm, and this still feels extremely young - you certainly see the majestic ageing ability of Ducru in both the 2003 and 2004. The fruit character is dark, rich and powerful, with a menthol edge growing bright through the palate along with a ton of liquorice root. Extremely good, but lacks the thrill of the 2003. Drinking window: 2019-2040. Score - 93. (Jane Anson, decanter.com, Sept. 20, 2019)
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