2013 Ducru Beaucaillou
By Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou
2013 Ducru Beaucaillou from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, St-Julien, Bordeaux
In the tapestry of Bordeaux’s renowned vignobles, the 2013 vintage of Ducru Beaucaillou delineates itself with a stroke of resilience amidst the challenges of the year. This particular year, not as widely lauded as its immediate predecessors, brought trials that culminated in a testament to the deft craftsmanship at Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou.
A Vintage Speaks Volumes
2013's hurdles, from a capricious spring to a tepid summer, could have spelled disaster. But as always, the terroir’s intrinsic quality and meticulous vineyard management at Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou sculpted a vintage of distinction. The harvest yielded grapes that were nurtured to their potential and then expertly crafted into a wine that whispers subtlety rather than trumpets its presence.
Precise Elegance, Reliable Investment
The 2013 Ducru Beaucaillou is a paragon of the chateau's finesse under pressure, presenting an idiosyncratic profile that reflects its vintage's unique climatic narrative. Investors will find it an intriguing proposition – a wine that holds the intrigue of nature's lesser sung vintages while embodying the irrefutable pedigree of St-Julien's finest terroirs. It shows graceful maturity, with firm yet refined tannins and an enticing bouquet of dark berries, cassis and hints of tobacco and spice - a fusion fostering elegance and complexity.
Representative of St-Julien’s resilient heart, this 2013 offering is a sophisticated palate proposition: it encapsulates the essence of its year with tailored precision. A solid choice for savouring now or for those with foresight to age further in their cellars. Its investment allure lies in its singularity within this storied lineage – Ducru Beaucaillou proving once more why they are keepers of one of Bordeaux’s most enduring legends.
The 2013 Ducru Beaucaillou decidedly stands out as a testament to Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou's steadfast commitment to excellence despite unfavourable circumstances. One sips not only the wine but also an embodiment of triumph over adversity exquisitely bottled for those discerning enough to appreciate its subtle storytelling.
Market price (GBP)
£1,520.00
12x75cl
Highest score
91
POP score
138.18
Scores and tasting notes
Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2013 Ducru-Beaucaillou has an open-knit nose of warm cassis, raspberry coulis and baked cherries with touches of cigar box, dried herbs, underbrush and pencil shavings plus a hint of smoked meats. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm, chewy texture and lovely freshness defining the red and black fruited flavors, finishing pleasantly grippy.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 13 August 2020
A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, the 2013 Ducru Beaucaillou achieved 13% natural alcohol. This beauty possesses a lot more texture than many 2013s as well as a deep ruby/purple color, a serious mid-palate, lots of cassis and spring flower characteristics intermixed with notions of oak and forest floor, medium body, and a ripe, soft personality. It will be ideal for drinking in its first decade or more of life.
There is no doubting the remarkable effort Bruno Borie has made at this gorgeous estate that frequently behaves like a first-growth. In 2013, the harvest took place between September 26 and October 9, with less than 50% of the crop going into the grand vin.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #214 Aug 2014