2010 Ducru-Beaucaillou 2ème Cru St. Julien AOC

98 points Robert Parker s Wine Advocate With loads of minerality, a terrific opaque purple color, and slightly more structure and tannin than either Poyferre or St.-Pierre (and that?s saying something), this is a blockbuster, fabulous Ducru Beaucaillou that should be at its best a good decade from now and last 40-50 years. The proprietor is not alone in thinking this is the finest Ducru Beaucaillou since the 1961. The classic wet rock, creme de cassis, subtle oak and gravelly stoniness of the vineyard come through in this spectacular, full-bodied, gorgeously pure and intense effort. This is wine for the ages that should be forgotten for at least a decade. (98+) (2/2013)

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 10%

Taste: dry

Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Acidity: 3.51 g/l
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France