Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Ducru Beaucaillou 2018

100 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 2018 was generous to the style of Ducru-Beaucaillou. The rich character of wines from this estate is enhanced by the ripeness and concentration of this wine. At the same time it keeps an amazing freshness that comes out of the acidity. This wine will go down in the annals of this historic estate. It is not likely to approach drinkability before 2028.

99 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, new leather and bark follow through to a full body with a dense, deep palate that goes on and on, but is still shy and reserved. Large amount of ultra fine, cashmere-like tannins that are silky, sleek and wonderfully integrated. Extremely long and focused. Needs at least four to five years to start opening. A beautiful wine for the cellar. Try after 2027.

98 POINTS

James Suckling

This is so layered and beautiful with incredible tannin quality. Full-bodied with a caressing texture that reminds me of the finest cashmere. So layered. You want to swallow this. Brings a smile to the face. Wow. So well crafted.

97 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Another rock 'em sock 'em St.-Julien here, brimming with nearly exotic blackberry, plum, blueberry and açaí berry reduction notes, bristling with brambly energy and racing through a graphite-edged finish. Shows gorgeous perfume throughout, despite the fairly obvious level of concentration. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. Score range: 96-99

97 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

96–98. Barrel Sample. This is a powerful wine that shows big tannins and great concentration that are matched with intense acidity. The result is a magnificent wine with the dense fruit flavor and bold structure that will lend well to aging.

97 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

This wine underlines how 2018 really is a wonderful year in certain parts of Bordeaux. It's inky in colour with well-defined tannins which press in perfectly, confidently holding everything in place. The powerful, tight palate features notes of blackberry and cassis, dried herbs and graphite. It shows the silky, sexy quality of the best wines of this vintage. 100% new oak.