2021 Madame de Beaucaillou

Ducru-Beaucaillou, love of the land and hedonism For 300 years, six families have nurtured an indelible bond with Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. They are forever captives of this prestigious estate; the Desjean, Bergeron, Ducru, Johnston, Desbarat, or finally the Borie's families were never short of praise for it. Today, the resident owner Bruno-Eugène Borie, 3rd generation at the helm of the estate, cultivates the lands of this 2nd Classified Growth in 1855 and his French art of living with passion and rigour. Madame de Beaucaillou, a tribute to Madame Eugène-Borie. This new wine comes from our vineyards located in the Haut-Médoc; plots brought by Madame Eugène-Borie on her marriage and more recently by the acquisition of plots from Madame Fort-Pradère. A tribute to the woman who chaired the Supervisory Board from 1998 and until this year 2020, but also to an attentive and to the muse. The opportunity to put the spotlight on this great lady who, out of discretion and humility, was content to stay in the shadows. Gently, calmly, her image will join the long line of female owners of Ducru-Beaucaillou, equally inspiring and demanding. All of them had an essential role in the rise to fame of Ducru-Beaucaillou. Strength and grace… Madame de Beaucauillou is an invitation but also an introduction to the Borie signature, to the philosophy of the house. A reasonable price for an ambitious wine. 2021 vintage, authentic wines For 2021, the teams were once again servants to the forces and the wills of Mother Nature reminded them of her power. This season, the most crucial elements was to be close to the plant and its ecosystem. Their goal was to help nature to produce the best of herself. The result of these efforts is a portfolio of exciting wines that have genuine authenticity and a sens of place. With modest alcohol levels (12,5%) and pitch-perfect acidities, the wines of 2021 are contemporary classics. Theses wines fully express their respective terroirs; the vineyards gave their DNA and distinctive signatures in 2021! 2021 Madame de Beaucaillou, Enthusiastic Deep violet with a burst of red fruits, currents, cherry, a wisp of fresh flowers, and a hint of vanilla and spice. The palate is fruity and fresh with marked but caressing tannins, a generous mid-palate, and a long, juicy finish. Pretty, fresh, and enthusiastic.