Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2003 CS20230731 with the sweet violet and

with the sweet violet and iris aromatics that make Sangiovese from this corner of the hill so recognizable

it has the faintly sweet

and invigorating acidity that carries to a long finish

A beautifully textured expression of Taittinger’s craftsmanship

the 2019 is the hedonist's vintage: more immediate

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2003 CS20230731 with the sweet violet andDucru Beaucaillou is one of the iconic names of Saint Julien, and 2003 captured the chateau in a particularly sumptuous register. The blistering hot, drought shaped vintage produced ripe, opulent wines that have matured faster than classical years, and at twenty plus years this Ducru is drinking generously exotic fruit, sweet tobacco, and the cedary perfume that fans of the estate love. Decant and drink rather than cellar further. A rare chance to