Ducru Beaucaillou 2016

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2016 is a stunning wine that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. This wine has a deep, rich color that is almost black in the glass, with a nose that is both powerful and complex. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm tannins and a long, elegant finish. The nose of Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2016 is filled with aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, and graphite, along with hints of licorice, tobacco, and dark chocolate. On the palate, these flavors are joined by notes of cedar, vanilla, and spice, creating a complex and layered wine that is both powerful and refined. The tannins in this wine are firm and well-structured, giving it a solid backbone that will allow it to age gracefully for years to come. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of black fruit and spice that will leave you wanting more. Overall, Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2016 is a truly exceptional wine.

Robert Parker - 98+ Points

"Very deep purple-black in color, the 2016 Ducru-Beaucaillou delivers a pronounced, enticing nose of baked plums, blueberry preserves, fruitcake and boysenberry with suggestions of lilacs, mocha, hoisin and exotic spices plus a waft of cedar chest. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate has layer upon layer of black fruit preserves and spicy nuances, matched by a very firm, grainy frame, finishing with epic length and depth."

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2016 Ducru-Beaucaillou was picked 24 September to 10 October, matured in 100% new oak for 18 months. It has an ethereal bouquet, the purest on any Ducru-Beaucaillou, with copious dark cherries, violet and mineral scents, a touch of forest floor emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, a little more red fruit towards the finish than the 2018 tasted alongside and maybe just beginning to close up to mature over the long-term. What a fantastic wine, one that will vie with the 2009 and maybe the 2018 as one of the peaks. Tasted at the Ducru Beaucaillou vertical at the château."