COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2020 is a Bordeaux red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation, commemorating the estate's 300th anniversary with a special label. The château's name, meaning 'beautiful pebbles,' reflects its unique terroir of Gunzian gravel. The estate has a long history, having been managed by six families over three centuries. Under the direction of Bruno Borie, the estate focuses on meticulous vineyard work and stringent grape selection to highlight the purity and identity of its plots. The 2020 vintage was shaped by a challenging growing season, with a hot and dry summer leading to concentrated fruit and lower yields.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€275
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's name translates to 'beautiful pebbles'.
Fact 02
The 2020 vintage celebrates the château's 300th anniversary.
Fact 03
Average vine age is 35 years, with some vines planted in 1918.
Fact 04
The terroir is defined by Gunzian gravel deposits.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Ducru-Beaucaillou for the 2020 vintage involves meticulous vineyard management and stringent grape selection. Following harvest between September 11-30, the wine undergoes fermentation, with details adapted to highlight plot-specific characteristics. It is then aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels. During the first six months of aging, regular topping-up is performed, followed by rackings every three months. Traditional fining with egg whites is employed before bottling.
