Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1990 - Saint-Julien

Wine sheet

• Wine: Château Ducru Beaucaillou
• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Classification: 2nd Growth
• Vintage: 1990
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Available sizes: 75 cl
• Available packaging: original wooden case of 6
• Price per bottle (VAT included): Original wooden case of 6: €379.90 per bottle (€2,279.40 per case)

Contains sulfites.

History and character

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Saint-Julien 2nd Growth. Its name recalls the beautiful pebbles ('beaux cailloux') that cover its vineyards; the estate has been owned by the Borie family since 1941.

Saint-Julien is a small Médoc appellation which, although it has no First Growths, boasts numerous Second Growths and wines renowned for their balance of power and elegance.

2nd Growth in the famous 1855 classification, commissioned by Napoleon III for the Paris Universal Exhibition.

Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1990 is a Johnston Fine Wines selection for those seeking a Saint-Julien red wine. Available in 75 cl: discover the other vintages in the catalogue.