France

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Petit Verdot

Ducru-Beaucaillou

Le Petit Ducru Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien

Bordeaux

Saint-Julien

This first vintage under the new name, a slightly traumatic change (for me at least!) from Château Lalande Borie because I was a big supporter of the previous incarnation. This remains largely grapes from a 25ha plot on west side of St Julien, together with young vines from the Ducru estate (hence no longer qualifying for the château designation). Having said that, the quality is still brilliant, and it offers a clear reason to choose this wine as an approachable St Julien before heading upwards to Madame de Beaucaillou. Black fruits smothered in liquorice, dark chocolate shavings, cocoa beans, espresso, cassis. It has a clear link to Ducru, you get the shot of sexiness, the feeling that you are being invited in to the party. 30% new oak for 12 months.

Inside Bordeaux

Aroma av plomme, anise, blyantspiss, salt, 

En overraskende bra tredje vin, 1/3 av produksjonen går til le petit.

Poeng 91

WSET 2

A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Le Petit Ducru is deep garnet-purple in color. It soars out of the glass with notes of black raspberries and juicy blueberries with hints of Sichuan pepper, aniseed, and wild sage. The medium-bodied palate has a real skip in its step, with refreshingly lively black fruits and a lightly chewy texture, finishing with a peppery lift. pH 3.77, TPI 86.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

A blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petit Verdot, Le Petit Ducru 2021 has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It jumps from the glass with notes of black raspberries, redcurrant jelly, plus suggestions of dried Provence herbs and damp soil. The light-bodied palate has a racy line and lightly chewy tannins supporting the delicate, youthful red and black fruits, finishing with an herbal lift.

A blend of 78% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Le Petit Ducru is deep garnet-purple in color. It leaps with vibrant notes of redcurrant jelly, fresh blackberries, and pencil shavings with wafts of fallen leaves and dried herbs. The medium-bodied palate delivers a refreshing line and plush tannins with a lovely savoriness to the finish.

2023	No priceNot available	Excellent
2022	No priceNot available	Very Good
2021	kr 38,83Not available	Very Good
2020	kr 46,59Not available	Very Good
2019	kr 48,54Available	Excellent

Category	Red wine
Vinmonopolet no.	15131701
Producer	Ducru-Beaucaillou
Vintages	2019
Country	France, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien
Bottle	75 cl

Alcohol	14.5 %
Acid	3,3 %
Sugar	< 3 g/l

Packaging	Glass
Cork type	Naturkork
Selection	Bestillingsutvalget
Wholesaler	Hans A. Flaaten
Carrier	Skanlog AS