Ducru-Beaucaillou - 1998 (750ml) Coastal Region Has power without excessive weight

Has power without excessive weight

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One can’t say enough about the efforts Bruno Borie is pouring into this wonderful estate that I have often called the “Lafite Rothschild of St

624 cases made

Ducru-Beaucaillou - 1998 (750ml) Coastal Region Has power without excessive weightA supremely elegant, dense purple colored effort, the 1998 reveals aromas of cassis, black raspberries, minerals, and currants. Precise, well delineated, and medium to full bodied, with magnificent purity and understated elegance, this noble, restrained wine reveals a tannic finish, suggesting 4 5 more years of cellaring is warranted. Anticipated maturity: 2005 2025. Robert Parker 91 points