Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $23.11Original CHF 19.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.97%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties 76% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 10 September–23 September 2025
Production Details Ageing is specified as 12 months. Laboratory wine-sample results, explicitly subject to evolution during ageing, additionally report anthocyanins 680, total polyphenol index 93 and tannins 6.5 g/L.
Tasting Notes Ripe blackberry and black prune; spring flowers; discreet liquorice; soft, powdery tannins; smooth, rounded texture; balanced freshness; supple, persistent, fruit-coated finish.
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.27%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties 63% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 22 September–10 October 2024
Production Details Ageing is specified as 12 months. Laboratory wine-sample results, explicitly subject to evolution during ageing, additionally report anthocyanins 568, total polyphenol index 84 and tannins 5.9 g/L.
Tasting Notes Spring flowers; red and black fruits, plum and cherry; liquorice; taut, focused palate; juicy fruit; fresh, vibrant finish; powdery tannins; red cherry and subtle spice.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 8 September–3 October 2023
Production Details Ageing is specified as 12 months. Leaf thinning and green harvesting were used to manage yields and fruit health. Laboratory wine-sample results, explicitly subject to evolution during ageing, additionally report anthocyanins 709, total polyphenol index 89 and tannins 6.2 g/L.
Tasting Notes Delicately perfumed red and black fruits, plums, cherries and spring flowers; concentrated flavors; depth and breadth; fresh, fruity finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.66
Grape Varieties 66% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 7 September–4 October 2022
Production Details Oak use is specified as 12 months. Laboratory wine-sample results, explicitly subject to evolution during ageing, additionally report anthocyanins 810, total polyphenol index 95 and tannins 6.7 g, for which the sheet does not state a per-volume basis. At harvest, Merlot berries reportedly weighed 1.1–1.35 g and Cabernet Sauvignon berries 0.9–1.25 g.
Tasting Notes Ripe cherries and plums; iris and woodsmoke; rich flavors; dense mid-palate; ripe, powdery tannins; vibrant freshness; persistent fruity finish with spice.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.71
Grape Varieties 71% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Closure 49 Mm Natural Cork
Production Details The wine was scheduled for 12 months in Bordeaux barrels, with regular topping during the first six months and racking every two or three months for four rackings in total. Sterile bottling under inert oenological gas was planned for June/July 2023. The laboratory wine sample, explicitly subject to evolution during barrel ageing, also recorded anthocyanins 841 and total polyphenol index 88.
Tasting Notes Deep violet; red fruits, currants and cherry; fresh flowers; vanilla and spice; fruity, fresh palate; marked but caressing tannins; generous mid-palate; long, juicy finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.68
Grape Varieties 66% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Closure 49 Mm Natural Cork
Production Details The wine was scheduled for 12 months in Bordeaux barrels, with regular topping during the first six months and racking every two or three months for four rackings in total. Sterile bottling under inert oenological gas was planned for June/July 2022. The laboratory wine sample, explicitly subject to evolution during barrel ageing, also recorded anthocyanins 850 and total polyphenol index 89.
Tasting Notes Deep violet; abundant red fruits, plum and cherry; violet; concentrated flavors; depth and breadth; fresh, pleasant finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.92%
pH 3.62
Grape Varieties 68% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region Haut-Medoc
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Closure 49 Mm Natural Cork
Production Details Ageing was specified as 12 months in Bordeaux barrels. The plan included regular topping during the first six months and racking every two or three months, four times in total; sterile bottling under inert gas was scheduled for June/July 2021. The analysis also reports anthocyanins 838 and total polyphenol index 90.
Tasting Notes Bright deep purple; fresh fruit; French oak; Morello cherry jam; violet; spice; clean attack; silky tannins; subtle, seductive and harmonious.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $23.11Original CHF 19.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $24.80Original CHF 20.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $23.71Original CHF 19.60 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $24.20Original CHF 20.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Address
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 33250 Saint-Julien Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 5 56 73 16 73
Owner
Borie family