Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2009 Roter Veltliner Such great purity and presence

Such great purity and presence here

roses and spices

brambly berries and nicely played

with those ripe fruits reigned in by chalky undertones and framed by fine

Clean and very fruity nose with hints of apple and caramel notes on a background of fresh herbs

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2009 Roter Veltliner Such great purity and presenceFeatures plenty of flash and sizzle, with gorgeous, inviting mocha, espresso and chocolate notes up front, backed by a dense core of plum sauce, cassis, blackberry puree and blueberry reduction accents. Long, showing terrific polish, with a lovely lingering loam note and a buried singed apple wood edge that keeps everything driving through the finish. 96 Pts Wine Spectator