1990 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou
Cabernet Sauvignon
France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Saint-Julien
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1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou – Classic Saint-Julien in Full Maturity
The 1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou stands as one of the great mature expressions of Saint-Julien, showcasing the estate’s signature harmony of power and finesse. Situated on deep gravel soils along the Gironde, Ducru-Beaucaillou is renowned for producing wines of structure, longevity, and remarkable aromatic depth, all of which are fully realized in this exceptional vintage.
Tasting Notes
Fully evolved yet vibrant, the 1990 vintage opens with aromas of cassis, cigar box, cedar, and warm earth. The palate is layered and seamless, offering mature dark fruit, graphite, and subtle spice framed by resolved tannins. Fresh acidity provides lift, carrying through a long, refined finish that highlights the wine’s balance and classical Saint-Julien character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot in a supporting role, sourced from old vines planted on well-drained gravel soils. Traditional vinification and extended aging in French oak barrels allowed the wine to develop structure and complexity. The warm, consistent conditions of the 1990 growing season delivered fruit of excellent ripeness and concentration.
Investment & Collectibility
The 1990 Ducru-Beaucaillou is widely regarded as one of the estate’s benchmark vintages. Its proven aging trajectory and enduring demand on the secondary market make it a compelling option for collectors focused on mature Left Bank Bordeaux.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1990 Bordeaux vintage is celebrated for producing wines of generosity and longevity. At Ducru-Beaucaillou, these conditions resulted in a wine that continues to deliver complexity and balance decades after release.
- 96 – Robert Parker
- 95 – Wine Advocate
- 94 – Vinous
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1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou – Classic Saint-Julien in Full Maturity
The 1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou stands as one of the great mature expressions of Saint-Julien, showcasing the estate’s signature harmony of power and finesse. Situated on deep gravel soils along the Gironde, Ducru-Beaucaillou is renowned for producing wines of structure, longevity, and remarkable aromatic depth, all of which are fully realized in this exceptional vintage.
Tasting Notes
Fully evolved yet vibrant, the 1990 vintage opens with aromas of cassis, cigar box, cedar, and warm earth. The palate is layered and seamless, offering mature dark fruit, graphite, and subtle spice framed by resolved tannins. Fresh acidity provides lift, carrying through a long, refined finish that highlights the wine’s balance and classical Saint-Julien character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot in a supporting role, sourced from old vines planted on well-drained gravel soils. Traditional vinification and extended aging in French oak barrels allowed the wine to develop structure and complexity. The warm, consistent conditions of the 1990 growing season delivered fruit of excellent ripeness and concentration.
Investment & Collectibility
The 1990 Ducru-Beaucaillou is widely regarded as one of the estate’s benchmark vintages. Its proven aging trajectory and enduring demand on the secondary market make it a compelling option for collectors focused on mature Left Bank Bordeaux.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1990 Bordeaux vintage is celebrated for producing wines of generosity and longevity. At Ducru-Beaucaillou, these conditions resulted in a wine that continues to deliver complexity and balance decades after release.
- 96 – Robert Parker
- 95 – Wine Advocate
- 94 – Vinous
Explore Related Collections
1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou – Classic Saint-Julien in Full Maturity
The 1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou stands as one of the great mature expressions of Saint-Julien, showcasing the estate’s signature harmony of power and finesse. Situated on deep gravel soils along the Gironde, Ducru-Beaucaillou is renowned for producing wines of structure, longevity, and remarkable aromatic depth, all of which are fully realized in this exceptional vintage.
Tasting Notes
Fully evolved yet vibrant, the 1990 vintage opens with aromas of cassis, cigar box, cedar, and warm earth. The palate is layered and seamless, offering mature dark fruit, graphite, and subtle spice framed by resolved tannins. Fresh acidity provides lift, carrying through a long, refined finish that highlights the wine’s balance and classical Saint-Julien character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot in a supporting role, sourced from old vines planted on well-drained gravel soils. Traditional vinification and extended aging in French oak barrels allowed the wine to develop structure and complexity. The warm, consistent conditions of the 1990 growing season delivered fruit of excellent ripeness and concentration.
Investment & Collectibility
The 1990 Ducru-Beaucaillou is widely regarded as one of the estate’s benchmark vintages. Its proven aging trajectory and enduring demand on the secondary market make it a compelling option for collectors focused on mature Left Bank Bordeaux.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1990 Bordeaux vintage is celebrated for producing wines of generosity and longevity. At Ducru-Beaucaillou, these conditions resulted in a wine that continues to deliver complexity and balance decades after release.
- 96 – Robert Parker
- 95 – Wine Advocate
- 94 – Vinous
Explore Related Collections
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