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Ch\u00e2teau Ducru-Beaucaillou<\/b><\/a> is among the finest wines in the world. Located in the St. Julien appellation of <\/span>Bordeaux<\/b><\/a>, France, the property has been making red Bordeaux wine since the 17th century. It enjoys a deservedly stellar reputation, but it\u2019s not cheap. Some people will never spend hundreds of euros on a bottle of wine, and that\u2019s OK. Others wouldn\u2019t think twice about spending that or more when dining in a fine restaurant or stocking their cellar.<\/span><\/p>\n For those of you that might be tempted, but aren\u2019t fully convinced, we\u2019ve laid on this handy guide. We\u2019ll tell you a little bit about the estate and give you three good reasons to splash out on a bottle of this Bordeaux blockbuster!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before we get into the <\/span>why<\/span><\/i>, let\u2019s take a quick look at the <\/span>what<\/span><\/i>. Let\u2019s establish a few facts about <\/span>Ducru-Beaucaillou<\/b><\/a>, shall we?<\/span><\/p>\n Ducru-Beaucaillou was ranked as a second growth in the famous <\/span>1855 classification<\/b><\/a> of Bordeaux. This ranking places it just one tier below the legendary first growths, like <\/span>Ch\u00e2teau Margaux<\/b><\/a> and <\/span>Ch\u00e2teau Mouton Rothschild<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n Beyond its official ranking, Ducru-Beaucaillou belongs to an informal and unofficial grouping of overperforming ch\u00e2teaux known as \u201c<\/span>Super Seconds<\/b><\/a>\u201d. Alongside other top estates like Ch\u00e2teau Palmer<\/strong><\/a>, Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9oville Las Cases<\/strong><\/a> and Ch\u00e2teau Cos d\u2019Estournel<\/strong><\/a>, these guys are well able to produce first growth quality at (relatively) more affordable prices!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n To be frank, there are any number of good reasons for you to bag a bottle of this stuff. The only really good argument <\/span>against<\/span><\/i> it is the price, but even with such a high price, it can offer some relatively good value. Those that have already tasted this beautiful Bordeaux will need little convincing, but for those in any doubt, why not consider:<\/span><\/p>\n The word <\/span>terroir<\/span><\/i> can appear quite terrifying. It\u2019s a French word for which there is no direct English translation, and it is thrown around with reckless abandon in the wine world. At its essence, it refers to a product – in this case a wine – having a sense of place, and expressing the specific area from which it has come. Ducru-Beaucaillou comes from a 90-hectare vineyard site facing the Gironde river in St. Julien. Locals say that the best wines are produced from riverside vineyards, and you\u2019ll see where they\u2019re coming from if you taste this wine. It\u2019s got nice neighbours, too: To the south you\u2019ll find Ch\u00e2teau Beychevelle, and to the north Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9oville Barton<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span> For those inside the wine industry, there are few estates whose reputation has the <\/span>cach\u00e9<\/span><\/i> of Ducru-Beaucaillou\u2019s. Robert Parker has awarded these wines with some very strong scores, rating the 2009 vintage a perfect 100 points. Anyone that enjoys fine wine knows what a 100-point score means: On the plus side, you\u2019re guaranteed an exceptional wine, however, it\u2019s going to be in short supply and hot demand – and you\u2019ll pay for it!<\/span> Ducru-Beaucaillou is an outstanding food wine. The estate is led by the colourful Bruno Borie, who is well-known for hosting dinners at the ch\u00e2teau – and getting his hands dirty in the kitchen! It\u2019s no surprise, then, that the wine itself is especially food-friendly. <\/span>Pairing Bordeaux wine with food<\/b><\/a> is one of life\u2019s great pleasures, and Ducru-Beaucaillou is a case in point. Each vintage has its own unique characteristics, of course, but there\u2019s nothing quite like pairing a mature Bordeaux with fine food.<\/span> <\/p>\nCh\u00e2teau Ducru-Beaucaillou: The basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s a member of the Grand Cru Class\u00e9<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n
It\u2019s a Super Second<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3 reasons you should be drinking Ducru-Beaucaillou<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Where it comes from!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Buy a bottle of Ch\u00e2teau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006 and taste its terroir<\/i><\/a><\/strong>: Though predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, it is never overpowering: there is a finesse here that simply couldn\u2019t be achieved anywhere else!<\/span><\/li>\nCritics love it!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Look instead to Ch\u00e2teau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2005. At 97 Parker points, this is a top-notch wine, and it won\u2019t cost you (quite) as much as the 2009!<\/b><\/a><\/li>\nFood, glorious food!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Grab a bottle of Ch\u00e2teau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995<\/b><\/a>, an elegant wine from a very strong vintage that is now in a beautiful point of its life. Pair it with something special: Recreate French Michelin-star style dining with a <\/span>foie gras p\u00f4ele<\/i><\/b> or <\/span>entrecote <\/i><\/b>with red wine <\/b>jus<\/i><\/b>. Bon appetit!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n