2024 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix de Beaucaillou
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Saint-Julien |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Grape | , , Petit Verdot |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2040 |
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2027 |
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Description
Origin and reputation of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is an icon of the Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc, Bordeaux. The estate dates back to the eighteenth century and has been owned by the Borie family since 1941. Situated at the mouth of the Gironde, the estate benefits from a unique terroir with deep gravel soils ('beaux cailloux') which ensure excellent drainage and slow ripening of the grapes. The combination of climate, location and wine-growing tradition makes Château Ducru-Beaucaillou one of the most respected houses in Bordeaux. The estate produces several wines, including the second label La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, which in quality is increasingly approaching the Grand Vin.
Climate and harvest conditions of 2024
The 2024 vintage saw early budbreak due to a mild winter. Spring was damp and cool, which delayed flowering and increased mildew pressure. Careful vineyard management ensured the health of the grapes. Summer brought ideal conditions with warm days, cool nights and a lack of water, which favoured concentration and aromatic expression. Véraison started slowly around 20 July, followed by two short heat waves. Merlot was harvested quickly to maintain freshness, while Cabernet Sauvignon ripened later. The harvest took place from 23 September to 8 October and was carried out plot by plot to select only perfectly ripe fruit.
Grape varieties, vinification and maturation
The blend of La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 is 65% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Vinification was meticulously carried out with great attention to extraction and purity. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels, building structure and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Flavor profile and aromatic characteristics
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 presents itself with an expressive nose of blackcurrants, blackberries and black cherries. Subtle hints of liquorice, cloves and vanilla give the wine a refined spiciness. On the palate, the wine shows a tight and layered profile with refined tannins and lively acidity that provide freshness and precision. The finish is long, mineral and layered with persistent dark fruit notes.
Reviews by international wine journalists
The 2024 edition of La Croix de Beaucaillou received rave reviews:
- James Suckling: 93-94 points
- Michel Bettane: 93-94 points
- Yves Beck: 92-94 points
- Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 90-92 points
- Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): 92 points
These reviews underline the consistency and finesse that this second label from Ducru-Beaucaillou manages to combine with accessible drinkability.
Would you like to order Château Ducru-Beaucaillou wines online?
The wines of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, including this 2024 La Croix, are stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse. Are you coming to pick up the wine? Then you often receive an attractive discount. You will see the pick-up discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, near the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address .
You can read the full reviews of international wine journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous for free via the links next to the wine image on our site. This service is exclusively for customers of Grandcruwijnen.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to go with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . Freely available to our customers.
Wine and food pairings with La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024
- Entrecote with rosemary potatoes – The powerful fruit and tannins match beautifully with grilled beef.
- Wild stew with plums and spices – The spicy notes of the wine complement the savoury, sweet flavours.
- Mushroom and Truffle Risotto – An earthy combination that accentuates the dark fruit aromas.
- Grilled duck breast with cherry compote – The juicy structure of the wine is enhanced by the fruity dish.
- Rack of lamb with thyme and garlic – Rich, full flavours balanced by the freshness of the wine.
- Cassoulet with confit de canard – This Southern French classic finds harmony with the spicy depth of the wine.
Specifications
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Julien |
| Winery | Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Wijnhuis
The Borie family has now owned this stately château for three generations, overlooking the Gironde. Since he took over the château in 2003, Bruno Borie has had only one goal: to make Ducru-Beaucaillou one of the best wines in the Médoc. The vineyards are planted with cabernet sauvignon (70%) and merlot (30%). As the name of the château implies, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is blessed with a grand pebble-rich terroir that produces perfect cabernet sauvignon. Château Ducru-Beaucaillou takes its name from its "beautiful pebbles" ("beaux Cailloux", in French) which geologists less romantically refer to as Gunzian gravel. These quartz pebbles were deposited by the ancient Garonne at the beginning of the early Quaternary, some two million years ago. It is enough to take a walk through the vineyards to find rich lithological finds. Lydian jasper from the Pyrenees, flint, quartz, agatoids ... This Gunzian gravel creates soils poor in plant nutrients. But it is precisely their agricultural scarcity that guarantees the qualitative excellence of the wines. A choice from nature.
At Ducru-Beaucaillou, excellence is formed inch by inch thanks to an understanding of what the vines have to offer. Experience, intuition, asking questions, for a symbiosis with Mother Earth; people only pass through these noble terroirs. Since nature is a "subject of law", every procedure in the vineyard respects the entire ecosystem: herbicides have been abandoned in favor of mechanical weeds and judicious turf; replacing chemical fertilizers with manure and quality compost; insecticides with pheromones to control vine moths or kaolin clay to lure the green locust. Measures to facilitate aeration and sun exposure of the bunches, to avoid Botrytis and, if applicable, bacilli. Constant monitoring of available nitrogen before harvest. Reasonable viticulture, which earned the property ISO 14001 certification in 2016, supplemented with HVE3 certification (high environmental value level 3) since 2017.
Origin and reputation of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is an icon of the Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc, Bordeaux. The estate dates back to the eighteenth century and has been owned by the Borie family since 1941. Situated at the mouth of the Gironde, the estate benefits from a unique terroir with deep gravel soils ('beaux cailloux') which ensure excellent drainage and slow ripening of the grapes. The combination of climate, location and wine-growing tradition makes Château Ducru-Beaucaillou one of the most respected houses in Bordeaux. The estate produces several wines, including the second label La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, which in quality is increasingly approaching the Grand Vin.
Climate and harvest conditions of 2024
The 2024 vintage saw early budbreak due to a mild winter. Spring was damp and cool, which delayed flowering and increased mildew pressure. Careful vineyard management ensured the health of the grapes. Summer brought ideal conditions with warm days, cool nights and a lack of water, which favoured concentration and aromatic expression. Véraison started slowly around 20 July, followed by two short heat waves. Merlot was harvested quickly to maintain freshness, while Cabernet Sauvignon ripened later. The harvest took place from 23 September to 8 October and was carried out plot by plot to select only perfectly ripe fruit.
Grape varieties, vinification and maturation
The blend of La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 is 65% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Vinification was meticulously carried out with great attention to extraction and purity. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels, building structure and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Flavor profile and aromatic characteristics
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 presents itself with an expressive nose of blackcurrants, blackberries and black cherries. Subtle hints of liquorice, cloves and vanilla give the wine a refined spiciness. On the palate, the wine shows a tight and layered profile with refined tannins and lively acidity that provide freshness and precision. The finish is long, mineral and layered with persistent dark fruit notes.
Reviews by international wine journalists
The 2024 edition of La Croix de Beaucaillou received rave reviews:
- James Suckling: 93-94 points
- Michel Bettane: 93-94 points
- Yves Beck: 92-94 points
- Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 90-92 points
- Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): 92 points
These reviews underline the consistency and finesse that this second label from Ducru-Beaucaillou manages to combine with accessible drinkability.
Would you like to order Château Ducru-Beaucaillou wines online?
The wines of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, including this 2024 La Croix, are stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse. Are you coming to pick up the wine? Then you often receive an attractive discount. You will see the pick-up discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, near the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address .
You can read the full reviews of international wine journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous for free via the links next to the wine image on our site. This service is exclusively for customers of Grandcruwijnen.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to go with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . Freely available to our customers.
Wine and food pairings with La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024
- Entrecote with rosemary potatoes – The powerful fruit and tannins match beautifully with grilled beef.
- Wild stew with plums and spices – The spicy notes of the wine complement the savoury, sweet flavours.
- Mushroom and Truffle Risotto – An earthy combination that accentuates the dark fruit aromas.
- Grilled duck breast with cherry compote – The juicy structure of the wine is enhanced by the fruity dish.
- Rack of lamb with thyme and garlic – Rich, full flavours balanced by the freshness of the wine.
- Cassoulet with confit de canard – This Southern French classic finds harmony with the spicy depth of the wine.
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Julien |
| Winery | Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
The Borie family has now owned this stately château for three generations, overlooking the Gironde. Since he took over the château in 2003, Bruno Borie has had only one goal: to make Ducru-Beaucaillou one of the best wines in the Médoc. The vineyards are planted with cabernet sauvignon (70%) and merlot (30%). As the name of the château implies, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is blessed with a grand pebble-rich terroir that produces perfect cabernet sauvignon. Château Ducru-Beaucaillou takes its name from its "beautiful pebbles" ("beaux Cailloux", in French) which geologists less romantically refer to as Gunzian gravel. These quartz pebbles were deposited by the ancient Garonne at the beginning of the early Quaternary, some two million years ago. It is enough to take a walk through the vineyards to find rich lithological finds. Lydian jasper from the Pyrenees, flint, quartz, agatoids ... This Gunzian gravel creates soils poor in plant nutrients. But it is precisely their agricultural scarcity that guarantees the qualitative excellence of the wines. A choice from nature.
At Ducru-Beaucaillou, excellence is formed inch by inch thanks to an understanding of what the vines have to offer. Experience, intuition, asking questions, for a symbiosis with Mother Earth; people only pass through these noble terroirs. Since nature is a "subject of law", every procedure in the vineyard respects the entire ecosystem: herbicides have been abandoned in favor of mechanical weeds and judicious turf; replacing chemical fertilizers with manure and quality compost; insecticides with pheromones to control vine moths or kaolin clay to lure the green locust. Measures to facilitate aeration and sun exposure of the bunches, to avoid Botrytis and, if applicable, bacilli. Constant monitoring of available nitrogen before harvest. Reasonable viticulture, which earned the property ISO 14001 certification in 2016, supplemented with HVE3 certification (high environmental value level 3) since 2017.