2021, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, SAINT-JULIEN, 2ème Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. "Super" Second Growth from Bruno Borie. Firm, structured and pure with a cool and solid core of dark currants, blackberries, tar, pencil lead and bitter chocolate. Hints of tobacco, too. Firm but silky tannins. Very pure, with a long, mineral finish. Intense and very focused. 98% cabernet sauvignon and 2% merlot. 96 97 James Suckling. Plush depth to the savoury black fruit, with the highest

A yield of 45hl/ha

in the Gazin-style in that this is subtly powerful rather than over-exuberant

Lesser known is their deep passion for distilled spirits of which they have been producers for over 100 years

satiny and vibrant

gastronomic rosé that would work well at table

the Cabernet Franc shapes the aromatics

Domaine Clos des Papes

98+ Antonio Galloni

harmonious and focused

There is unerring symmetry about this Figeac

It doesn't feel at all heavy but sintilates with fragrance and freshness

all Cabernet Franc here is massal selection from Lafleur