CHATEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU, Saint-Julien, 1982

Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Grape: Approximately Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) and Merlot (10%).

Ratings: 4.6 on VIVINO

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, is a revered Second Growth wine from the 1855 Classifications of Bordeaux, but it has gained tremendous following of the biggest wine collectors in the world.

The 1982 vintage, is Bordeaux legendary blockbuster vintage ever created, where the wines from this vintage are still maturing slowly, and all wine collectors have been trying to find as many as they can of this vintage.

The wine has garnet hue with a brick rim, showcasing blackcurrant, plum, and cedar aromas. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, it delivers ripe dark fruit, earthy nuances, and spice. The finish is long and elegant, epitomizing its iconic vintage.

Pair with roasted lamb, prime rib, or venison. Its earthy and savory profile also complements dishes like mushroom risotto, truffle-infused pasta, and aged cheeses like Beaufort or Comté.

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