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2000 Ducru Beaucaillou

By Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou

2000 Ducru Beaucaillou from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, St-Julien, Bordeaux

The onset of the millennium heralded a not only significant shift in chronological terms but also in oenological milestones, where the 2000 vintage in Bordeaux has been firmly etched into the annals of viticulture history. Among the pantheon of remarkable creations, the 2000 Ducru Beaucaillou from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou stands as a testament to the splendid alchemy that occurs when nature and nurture converge harmoniously in St-Julien.

 

An Oenophile's Dream: The Grandeur of 2000 Ducru Beaucaillou

Surveying the landscape of St-Julien vintages, the turn of the millennium brought forth a symphony of climatic grace, anointing us with a gift that has matured into a wine collector’s exalted dream. The oft-discussed virtues of the 2000 vintage are replete with reason — and in this bottle, they find their eloquent expression. The lavish texture and complex tapestry of flavours owe much to the fortuitous seasonal serendipity that framed its genesis.

 

Investment Worthy: A Vintage Distinguished by Time

Swirling in my glass, the 2000 Ducru Beaucaillou exudes an opulent bouquet; crème de cassis and blackberry compote interspersed with subtle hints of tobacco leaf and wet earth, painting a vivid picture of its storied terroir. The tannins, once formidable sentinels of potential, have evolved into silken threads binding a rich tapestry of dark fruits with nuanced overtones of cedar and spice. This balance is not merely delightful — it is essential for those who seek to broaden their portfolio with wines that not only reflect an outstanding lineage but promise continued appreciation.

For connoisseurs looking to invest in St-Julien's liquid bounty, the 2000 Ducru Beaucaillou emerges as one stellar choice. Its current state resonates with maturity without yielding to complacency, suggesting that while providing immediate hedonistic pleasures, it will graciously endure in cellars promisingly.

 

Summary: A Superlative Investment from A Remarkable Terroir

In encapsulating the essence of this nectar, I'm drawn to conclude that it reflects a rare intersection where past excellence predicates future splendour. As such, bottles like the 2000 Ducru Beaucaillou from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou become not just prized possessions for their sensory indulgence but wise acquisitions for long-term wine investment portfolios. It embodies both poetic vivacity and economic wisdom — an assemblage worthy of pursuit by those who understand the enduring value encapsulated within each Bordeaux vintage’s unique narrative.

Current market price

$3,670.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

129.41

Scores and tasting notes

97

Tasted at Farr’s Ducru-Beaucaillou dinner at the Ledbury. Consistent notes when compared to last year with a spellbinding bouquet: blackberries, smoke, a touch of dried herbs and pine needles with stunning delineation and vibrancy. The palate is full-bodied with outstanding mineralite and a sense of symmetry that is beyond both the very impressive 1995 and 1996. It still needs another five or six years, but will be worth the wait. Tasted October 2010.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Nov 2011

96

Composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the medium to deep garnet-brick colored 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou charges out of the gate with flamboyant scents of baked black currants, raisin cake, prunes, Chinese five spice and eucalyptus plus touches of cigar box, new leather and cast iron pan. Medium-bodied, the palate is remarkably refreshing with all these decadent spice and dried berries layers coating the palate, textured by soft, powdery tannins, finishing long and mineral laced. Stunning!

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 13 August 2020

95

A stunning wine from Ducru Beaucaillou which showcases its great terroir, this elegant but substantial 2000 has a dense purple color that has hardly budged since it was first bottled. Displaying a floral note, with hints of boysenberries, black raspberries, black currants and a touch of background oak, the wine has superb concentration and density, but still has some substantial tannins that are not yet fully resolved. I originally predicted that it should be drinkable from 2010-2030, but I would modify that now to 2015-2035.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #189 June 2010

93

On the nose this has blueberries, cappuccino, and dried flowers. Full-bodied and round, this has a lovely structure and it is just starting to open up. It is rich in the mouth, but clearly delicate. Leave this for three or four years. Pull the cork in 2014.

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, May 1st 2012

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