2024 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix de Beaucaillou
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Saint-Julien |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2040 |
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2027 |
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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') that ensure excellent drainage and slow ripening of the grapes. The combination of climate, location, and winemaking 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 is approaching Grand Vin in quality ever closer.
Climate and harvest conditions of 2024
The 2024 vintage saw early bud break due to a mild winter. The spring was humid and cool, which delayed flowering and increased mildew pressure. Thanks to careful vineyard management, the health of the grapes was ensured. The summer brought ideal conditions with warm days, cool nights, and a water shortage, which benefited concentration and aromatic expression. Véraison began slowly around July 20, followed by two short heatwaves. Merlot was harvested quickly to preserve freshness, while Cabernet Sauvignon ripened optimally later. The harvest took place from September 23 to October 8 and was carried out plot by plot to select only perfectly ripe fruit.
Grape varieties, vinification and aging
The blend of La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 consists of 65% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot. Vinification was carried out meticulously with great attention to extraction and purity. The wine aged for 12 months in oak barrels, building structure and complexity without overpowering the fruit.
Flavor profile and aromatic characteristics
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 presents an expressive nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, and black cherries. Subtle hints of liquorice, clove, and vanilla give the wine a refined spiciness. On the palate, the wine displays 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 underscore the consistency and finesse that this second label from Ducru-Beaucaillou manages to combine with accessible drinkability.
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Food and wine pairings with La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024
- Entrecote with rosemary potatoes – The powerful fruit and tannins pair beautifully with grilled beef.
- Game stew with plums and spices – The spicy notes of the wine complement the savory, sweet flavors.
- Risotto with mushrooms and truffle – 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 flavors balanced with 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 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| 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 | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rood fruit, Strak, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | Deze La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 toont concentratie van zwarte bessen, bramen en zwarte kers met verfijnde kruidigheid van zoethout en kruidnagel, strakke zuren, fijne tannines en een lange minerale afdronk. Door die combinatie van rijp donker fruit, frisse aciditeit en elegante tannines vormt de wijn een perfecte tegenhanger voor rijk vlees en aardse smaken; hij snijdt door vet van entrecote en lamsrack, ondersteunt de zoete en kruidige tonen van wildstoof en prikt niet tegen romige bereidingen zoals paddenstoelenrisotto. Vooral gegrild of kort gebraden rood vlees met kruiden zoals rozemarijn of tijm, langzaam gegaarde stoofschotels met pruimen of specerijen en eendenborst met een kersencompote tillen de harmonie tussen gerecht en wijn naar zijn best. |
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.
Food Pairings
Deze La Croix de Beaucaillou 2024 toont concentratie van zwarte bessen, bramen en zwarte kers met verfijnde kruidigheid van zoethout en kruidnagel, strakke zuren, fijne tannines en een lange minerale afdronk. Door die combinatie van rijp donker fruit, frisse aciditeit en elegante tannines vormt de wijn een perfecte tegenhanger voor rijk vlees en aardse smaken; hij snijdt door vet van entrecote en lamsrack, ondersteunt de zoete en kruidige tonen van wildstoof en prikt niet tegen romige bereidingen zoals paddenstoelenrisotto. Vooral gegrild of kort gebraden rood vlees met kruiden zoals rozemarijn of tijm, langzaam gegaarde stoofschotels met pruimen of specerijen en eendenborst met een kersencompote tillen de harmonie tussen gerecht en wijn naar zijn best.
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