{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-2022","title":"2022 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2022 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou – Power and Precision from Saint-Julien\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking Grand Cru Classé from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/saint-julien\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/a\u003e, known for its gravely terroir and elegant, long-lived wines. This vintage reflects the estate’s ongoing commitment to precision viticulture and bold, polished expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eliquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eviolets\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine opens into notes of \u003cstrong\u003egraphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003espiced plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etoasted cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is structured and concentrated, with firm tannins and a vibrant core of \u003cstrong\u003edark fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries into a persistent, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from a blend dominated by **Cabernet Sauvignon**, with **Merlot and Petit Verdot**, the wine was aged in **100% new French oak barrels** for approximately 18 months. The estate’s deep gravel soils—known as “beaux cailloux” or “beautiful stones”—provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wine’s balance of richness and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/strong\u003e is already being hailed as one of the vintage’s standout wines. With limited allocations and a growing global following, this Grand Cru Classé is ideal for long-term cellaring and serious collectors. Perfect for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Specifics \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe **2022 vintage** in Bordeaux was marked by extreme heat and low yields, yet top estates like Ducru produced wines of remarkable concentration, freshness, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98–100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBordeaux Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/saint-julien\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint-Julien Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/grands-crus-classes-de-medoc-of-1855\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrands Crus Classés Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":43731785908416,"sku":"CDB-C22-750","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack OWC 750 mL","offer_id":43731795345600,"sku":"CDB-C22-756","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/2022_Ch_teau_Ducru-Beaucaillou_Saint-Julien_bottle_front.jpg?v=1747840454","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-2022","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}