2009 Ducru Beaucaillou (750ml) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

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ONLY AVAILABLE IN 12 BOTTLE ORIGINAL WOOD CASE. PRICE ABOVE IS PER BOTTLE, BUT YOU MUST BUY THE ENTIRE CASE OF 12 BOTTLES

WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2011-13

Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Ducru Beaucaillou
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Appellation: St. Julien
Producer: Ducru Beaucaillou
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc

Tasting note: Can the 2009 Ducru Beaucaillou be better than the brilliant 2000 and extraordinary 2003 and 2005? Purchasers will have to decide for themselves, but this compelling effort is one of the all-time great Ducru Beaucaillous. It is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, and, remarkably, despite the fact that 90% new oak was utilized, not a hint of wood can be found in either the aromatics or flavors. This inky/purple-hued, unctuously textured 2009 reveals layers and layers of blue, red, and black fruits, and hints of licorice and spice box. Despite its substantial, massive size, it retains an elegant style, but will need 3-5 years of cellaring. It should last for 40+ years. (Tasted once.) (96-98+pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2010
Score: 93-95pts.
Drink: 2013-53

Tasting note: Lovely, dark, intense, color. Lovely nose, rather different from the last vintages, which accustomed me to a more marked, hedonistic character. Smooth entry into the mouth, the wine develops both creamy and tannic at the same time, with taste. Supple, textured, good composition, it finishes long and tannic with a general expression rather reserved, closer to the 86 than the 95 and 2005. Aging should make it more attractive. (92-93pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 92-93pts.
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: This has an impressive powerful and hearty structure, with seductive floral, currant and licorice aromas and flavors, showing powerful tannins at the end. This sneaks up on you at the end. Structured and very, very powerful. The blockbuster tannins are sweet and fruit-coated. This is a classic, powerful style of Ducru. May be best yet. Wow. (96-99pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: N/A
Score: 96-99pts.
Drink: N/A