Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2019 SLO Down Wines and 1991—and he wonders out

and 1991—and he wonders out loud if this terroir isn’t the grandest one this warming planet has to offer

winemaker Enrique Andrades has fulfilled a personal wish

but is quite silky and long at the finish

with just a touch of asparagus in the background

Dried pear

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2019 SLO Down Wines and 1991—and he wonders outThe wine of the vintage in Saint Julien, if not all of the Mdoc, the 2019 Chteau Ducru Beaucaillou is based on 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, aged in 100% new French oak, that hit a natural alcohol of 14. 2% with a monster IPT (number of tannins) of 88. It's certainly one of the most concentrated Saint Juliens, revealing a dense purple hue to go with a stacked bouquet of crme de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, damp clay, tobacco, and hints