Fine Wine Auction

September 1018, 2018
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LOT 347

Lot 347

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1985 (2)
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1986 (2)
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1995 (6) 95 WA

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1985 (2)
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1986 (2)
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1995 (6) 95 WA
Lot 347 Details
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1985 (2)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1986 (2)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
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CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1995 (6)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé

This wine is of first-growth quality, not only from an intellectual perspective, but in its hedonistic characteristics. More open-knit and accessible than the extraordinary 1996, Ducru's 1995 exhibits a saturated ruby/purple color, followed by a knock-out nose of blueberry and black raspberry/cassis fruit intertwined with minerals, flowers, and subtle toasty new oak. Like its younger sibling, the wine possesses a sweet, rich mid-palate (from extract and ripeness, not sugar), layers of flavor, good delineation and grip, but generally unobtrusive tannin and acidity. It is a classic, compelling example of Ducru-Beaucaillou that should not be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. February 1998 WA 95

10 bts.    per lot $1,800 - $2,200

Realised: $2,424
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 347
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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