Ducru-Beaucaillou 2eme Grand Cru Classe Saint-Julien 2018

The 2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé, from Château Ducru-Beaucaillou in Bordeaux, France, is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in new barrels, this full-bodied red wine features notes of crème de cassis, smoke, tobacco, minerality, and violets. It has a deep purple-blue color and complex flavor profile. This wine can be enjoyed after just 4-5 years but has the potential to age well over 40 years. With a pH of 3.7 and an alcohol content of 14.5%, it balances richness with freshness. Jeb Dunnuck rated it between 97-100 points.