La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2020, 75cl

From vines situated between the Gironde River, the estate lends it s name to it s beautiful pebbles ( beaux cailloux in French) due to their high quartz content. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot Noir and 3% Petit Verdot, the grapes are aged in 60% new Bordeaux Oak barrels for twelve months before developing a dense violet colour and a full-bodied palate.

Tasting Notes:

Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums, violets and licorice, the 2020 La Croix de Beaucaillou is medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with a pure core of perfumed fruit and a charming, precise profile. Score: 91, William Kelley for Robert Parker, RobertParker.com, April 2023

Pairing Suggestions:

Pairs well with beef, lamb and game.