A profile of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, the St Julien second growth estate, with an account of the history from the break-up of the Beychevelle estate to the Borie family. ... La Croix de Beaucaillou (St Julien) 2009: The second wine of Ducru-Beaucaillou. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12 months in barrel, 60% new oak. Alcohol 13.4%. A very different nose to the Lalande-Borie and Petit Caillou. Much more elegance here, reserved and with some good stony fruit. ...
