Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | CHF 28.40 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 13.7%
pH 3.73
Grape Varieties 72% Merlot Noir; 24% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates 8 September–3 October 2023
Production Details Ageing: 12 months. Wine-sample analysis reported anthocyanins 810, total polyphenol index 89 and tannins 6.2 g/L. The sheet cautions that these laboratory figures may evolve during ageing.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (January 2024): deep purple; pronounced ripe plum, vanilla and mocha; generous ripe fruit, plush velvety texture, vibrant acidity and a lingering fruit-and-spice finish.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
pH 3.73
Grape Varieties 72% Merlot Noir; 24% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates 8 September–3 October 2023
Production Details Ageing: 12 months. Wine-sample analysis reported anthocyanins 810, total polyphenol index 89 and tannins 6.2 g/L. The sheet cautions that these laboratory figures may evolve during ageing.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (January 2024): deep purple; pronounced ripe plum, vanilla and mocha; generous ripe fruit, plush velvety texture, vibrant acidity and a lingering fruit-and-spice finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.77
Grape Varieties 75% Merlot Noir; 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates 11–30 September 2022
Production Details Oak use: 12 months. Wine-sample analysis reported anthocyanins 917, total polyphenol index 86 and tannins 6 g as printed; the tannin figure has no volume basis stated in the sheet. The producer cautions that the analytical figures may evolve during ageing.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (March 2023): floral fleur-de-lis, ripe blackberry, Java plum, cocoa and vanilla; full-bodied, concentrated fruit, plush velvety tannins, juicy freshness and a smooth, nuanced, long finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.67
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot Noir; 12% Cabernet Sauvignon; 8% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Production Details The en-primeur technical plan specified 12 months in Bordeaux barrels, comprising 30% new oak and 70% one-year barrels. The certified French oak was naturally seasoned outdoors for at least three years. Planned cellar work included regular topping-up for the first six months and racking every two or three months, four rackings in total. Sterile bottling under inert oenological gas was scheduled for June–July 2023 with 49 mm natural cork. Sample analysis also reported anthocyanins 804 and total polyphenol index 88, without units stated.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (March 2022): intense purple; expressive red and black fruit, plum, blackberry, spring flowers, licorice and vanilla; an intense attack, bright fruit, creamy texture around a tannic core, cherry and spiced mocha through the finish.
Sources: www.bordeaux-tradition.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.75%
pH 3.74
Grape Varieties 78% Merlot Noir; 18% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Production Details The en-primeur technical plan specified 12 months in Bordeaux barrels, comprising 30% new oak and 70% one-year barrels. The certified French oak was naturally seasoned outdoors for at least three years. Planned cellar work included regular topping-up for the first six months and racking every two or three months, four rackings in total. Sterile bottling under inert oenological gas was scheduled for June–July 2022 with 49 mm natural cork. Sample analysis also reported anthocyanins 932 and total polyphenol index 87, without units stated.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (March 2021): deep purple; intense red and black fruit, crushed violet and mocha; ripe fruit, plush velvety texture, vibrant acidity, spice and a lingering finish.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
pH 3.79
Grape Varieties 60% Merlot Noir; 36% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Julien
Production Details The en-primeur technical plan specified 12 months in Bordeaux barrels, comprising 30% new oak and 70% one-year barrels. The certified French oak was naturally seasoned outdoors for at least three years. Planned cellar work included regular topping-up for the first six months and racking every two or three months, four rackings in total. Sterile bottling under inert gas was scheduled for June–July 2021 with 49 mm natural cork. Sample analysis also reported anthocyanins 1072 and total polyphenol index 87, without units stated.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (March 2020): intense crimson-red color; fresh Cabernet expression, stewed red fruit and restrained toast; broad, elegant and balanced palate with a long finish.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 60% Merlot Noir; 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Wait 3 years to reveal its full potential; hold for 5 years or more
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates Merlot: 25–28 September 2018; Cabernet Sauvignon: 29 September–10 October 2018
Production Details Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C, with two hours of decanting before pouring.
Tasting Notes Cellar-master note (March 2020): deep garnet; red-fruit aromas; generous, rounded structure; considerable charm and a fine finish.
Sources: www.bordeaux-tradition.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 33.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / — | CHF 178.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | CHF 31.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 35.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | CHF 28.40 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Address
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 33250 Saint-Julien Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 5 56 73 16 73
Owner
Borie family