Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 - Saint-Julien

Wine details

• Wine: Ducru Beaucaillou
• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Classification: 2ème Cru Classé
• Vintage: 2012
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Available sizes: 75 cl
• Available packaging: single bottle, original wooden case of 6

Contains sulfites.

History and character

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a Deuxième Cru Classé of Saint-Julien. The name recalls the beautiful pebbles ('beaux cailloux') that cover its vineyards; since 1941, the estate has belonged to the Borie family.

Saint-Julien is a small Médoc appellation which, although it has no Premier Cru, boasts numerous Deuxièmes Crus and wines known for their balance of power and elegance.

Deuxième Cru Classé in the famous 1855 classification, commissioned by Napoleon III for the Paris Universal Exhibition.

Ducru Beaucaillou 2012 is a Johnston Fine Wines selection for those seeking a red wine from Saint-Julien. Available in 75 cl: discover the other vintages in the catalogue.