Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Mixed Vintage Case – 1982 / 1985 / 1986 / 1995 / 1996 / 2000
Saint-Julien, 2ème Grand Cru Classé – Bordeaux, France
This extraordinary collection brings together six landmark vintages of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, one of Saint-Julien’s most distinguished estates, renowned for producing wines of remarkable elegance, structure, and longevity. Each vintage in this case represents a unique expression of the estate’s gravelly terroir — the “beaux cailloux” — and the mastery of the Borie family across decades.
1982 & 1985 – Opulent, mature expressions of the golden era of Bordeaux, offering silky textures, sweet black fruit, cedar, and truffle-laced complexity.
1986 – A powerful, structured vintage with firm tannins and immense depth, still showing vitality and promise.
1995 & 1996 – Quintessentially classic Saint-Julien wines, marked by balance, graphite minerality, cassis, and refined freshness.
2000 – A modern masterpiece, combining intensity and polish, with plush fruit, layered spice, and exquisite concentration.
Together, these six vintages chart the evolution of Ducru-Beaucaillou’s grand style — from mature grace to youthful energy — offering an unparalleled tasting journey through nearly two decades of Bordeaux excellence.
