Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2004

WEINWISSER: 18,5 RENÈ GABRIEL´S BX TOTAL: "Verschlossenes, würziges, tiefes Bouquet, Tabak, Edelhölzer, Bouillon. Dichter, klassischer, aromatischer, verschlossener Gaumen mit viel Tannin, guter Aromatik, dichter Struktur, langer, aromatischer Abgang. Kann noch zulegen. 18/20 2020 - 2040"

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Impressively dense, dark flavored wine, very rich and quite extracted. But it still keeps the elegance and some of the freshness of 2004, and there is plenty of blackberry flavor to push the wine along. Heavier than many 2004s, it still shows that great acidity."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "One can’t say enough about the efforts Bruno Borie is pouring into this wonderful estate that I have often called the “Lafite Rothschild of St.-Julien.” An undeniable success, the 2004 Ducru boasts sweet aromas of creme de cassis, spring flowers, pain grille, licorice, and road tar. This pure, medium-bodied wine possesses moderately high tannin, superb concentration, good sweetness, and low acidity. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 25 years. Also tasted: 2004 Croix de Beaucaillou (88; $25.00)"

JAMES SUCKLING: "This Ducru is such a harmonious wine, with cedar, berry and truffle character. It’s full-bodied with gorgeous tannins and a pretty finish. Drink now."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: 92 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Ready to drink, stylish, soft, sweet and inviting, the wine is equally attractive in its earthy, berry and tobacco scented nose as it is in the fresh, spicy, fruit filled finish."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Gorgeous aromas of crushed blackberry and currant. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is a Ducru with reserve and lots of finesse. Best after 2011. 15,000 cases made."