Wine Details
Red
Cabernet-based blend
Medium Bodied
France
Bordeaux
Saint-Julien AOC
14.5%
750 ml
2019
An Elixir of Youth, Balance, and Friendship
The Borie Family Signature
Le Petit Ducru portends an introduction to the Borie signature—a courteous invitation to approach the qualities of its elders, Ducru-Beaucaillou and La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou. From its complexity to its structure, by way of its balance and elegance, there is a wonderful complicity between the three nectars. Crafted through a rigorous technical process, drastic selection, and demanding winemaking, it features a classic Cabernet-Merlot blend with a hint of Petit Verdot acting as a skillful sculptor.
A Tribute to Heritage (Since 1797)
The wine is a nod to former owner Bertrand Ducru (1770–1829), a brilliant merchant from the Bearn region who acquired the property in 1797 and bestowed his surname upon the estate. He commissioned acclaimed architect Paul Abadie to enhance the Directory-period chartreuse and invested heavily in the vineyards and cellar, propelling Ducru-Beaucaillou to the summit of Saint-Julien and earning its place in the 1855 classification.
Tasting Notes & Culinary Harmony
Style & Character: A wine of balance, harmony, and uninhibited, Chaplinesque charm. Accessible from its earliest youth, it is a lively rendezvous with pleasure.
Food Pairing: An ideal dining companion that forms a perfect marriage with roasted poultry—bowing down before its crispy, brown skin while enveloping the steaming flesh with fine tannins.
The Spirit: Le Petit Ducru tastes of Sundays. Above all, it tastes of friendship.
2019 Vintage Accolades
James Suckling: 92 pts
Decanter: 91 pts
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 pts
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 90 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 90 pts
Decanter: 91 pts
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 pts
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 90 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 90 pts