Ducru Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou - Saint Julien 2018 750ML giftbox This robust and moderately rustic

This robust and moderately rustic effort is going to require extended cellaring to resolve what are presently very firm supporting tannins

a brilliant blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc harvested between September 9 and October 3 (only 60% of the production was utilized)

Expect a harmonious balance of sweet and savory elements with flavors of ripe fruit

and has entrancing aromatics and concentration on the nose

Ducru Beaucaillou, La Croix de Beaucaillou - Saint Julien 2018 750ML giftbox This robust and moderately rusticThe 2018 La Croix de Beaucaillou is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, aged 12 months in two third new barriques. It has a pH of 3. 75, 15% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 96. Deep garnet purple colored, it rolls effortlessly out of the glass with vibrant notes of crushed blueberries, baked plums and blackcurrant cordial with hints of bouquet garni, underbrush, clove oil and cast iron pan. Medium to full