Château Ducru-Beaucaillou takes its name from its unique terroir of "beautiful pebbles" (beaux cailloux), which are Günzian and Pyrenean gravel soils that offer excellent drainage. The 2020 vintage, which celebrated the estate's 300th anniversary, is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot. The wine was aged for approximately 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes
"A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot... it has a saturated purple hue to go with an incredible, mineral-laced bouquet of crème de cassis, liquid violets, graphite, and tobacco leaf. More structured and concentrated than any of the Léovilles, this blockbuster, deep, concentrated, full-bodied Saint-Julien has off-the-charts purity, ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish. I wrote in my notes, 'Like the 2010, only better.'"- Score 100 - Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, March 2023

Serving Suggestions
Pairs best with grilled or roasted red meats or rich, hearty dishes with truffle or mushroom based sauces. Also pairs well alongside hard mature cheese like aged Cheddar or Comté.