Ducru Beaucaillou 1989

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1989 is a stunning wine with a deep ruby color that exudes elegance and sophistication. On the nose, this wine is complex and multi-layered, showcasing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, tobacco, leather, and cedarwood. Hints of vanilla, coffee, and spice add further depth and complexity to the nose. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied, with ripe, silky tannins that envelop the mouth. Flavors of black fruit, dark chocolate, and tobacco come to the forefront, while the oak provides subtle notes of toast and smoke. The finish is long and persistent, with a touch of acidity that provides freshness and balance. This wine is at its peak now and is an absolute pleasure to drink. It will continue to age gracefully for many years to come.

Robert Parker - 92 Points

"Harvest took place this year from 11th to 24th September. The wine was aged for around 12 months in two-thirds new oak. Pale to medium brick colored, the 1989 Ducru-Beaucaillou sashays out of the glass with pretty notes of dried flowers, fallen leaves and dusty soil over a core of warm figs, dried cherries, prunes and spice cake plus wafts of unsmoked cigars and powdered cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is still seductively rich with a lively line of soft, silt-like tannins, finishing long and wonderfully savory. Readers should note that this vintage fell within a notoriously patchy period at Ducru, where the cellar is likely to have fallen victim to TCA or a TCA-like taint, and it appears some bottles were impacted from 1986 to 1994. By 1995, the chateau had a completely new vat room/cellar and the problem ceased. Therefore, there could be some bottle variation to be had with this vintage. This bottle, however, was pristine, tasted at the chateau."