Description
DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU SAINT JULIEN 1995 is an elegant and complex red wine from Bordeaux. This vintage is characterized by aromas of black fruits, spices and leather, with silky tannins and a long finish.
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint Julien, located on the banks of the Gironde River. Founded in the 18th century, it benefits from an exceptional terroir and a long tradition of quality winemaking.
Critical Acclaim
95 points Decanter
The bouquet of the Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995 offers an array of fresh fruit, blackcurrant, plum, spices and liquorice complicated by mint and minerality. It has a juicy and quite fleshy texture and flavours that evoke graphite and cedar along with a touch of leather. This is now at the beginning of its apogee but should hold well for another 10 years thanks to the quality of its tannins. (YC, 05/2021)
95 points Wine Advocate
Proprietor Bruno Borie noted this was a somewhat unusual blend this year: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. After this vintage, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot would no longer be included in the blend. Medium to deep brick in color, the 1995 Ducru-Beaucaillou explodes from the glass with bombastic notes of Indian spices, plum preserves, fruitcake and dried figs with nuances of potpourri, star anise, bouquet garni and espresso. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of exotic spices and preserved black fruits, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic impact and length. Mature and drinking well now, there’s still a good 12-15 years of kick left in this thoroughbred. (LPB, 08/2020)
95 points Vinous
The 1995 Ducru-Beaucaillou, matured in two-thirds new oak, has a very refined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, rose petal and cedar aromas, very focused and sophisticated. The palate is well balanced with sour red cherries, balsamic and cedar notes, vibrant and full of energy, though you might well argue it doesn’t quite have the panache and complexity of ensuing vintages on the finish. But it is certainly ageing well and is drinking perfectly now. (NM, 06/2021)
95 points Wine Spectator
Subtle yet aromatic character of Indian spices, currants and dried cherries. Full-bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish. Wonderful texture. Classy and structured. Long. *Ranked #1 in Wine Spectator Top 100 of 1998* (JS, 03/2007)
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