1986 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Community Tasting Note
kevinpatrick Likes this wine:
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - Pre-1996 Blind Napa vs Bordeaux (Ducru, Heitz, Abreu, Cos d'Estournel, Cask 23 & more) (Charlotte, NC): Double decent 6 hours in advance, recorked within 30 minutes and then slow-ox for 60 minutes before serving. Purchased ex-chateau and was recorked in 2011. There was no sediment on the decant and an explosive nose when opened. The nose remained wonderfully aromatic with rich dark fruits highlighted by cassis. The nose was confirmed on the palate and this wine was a delight: richly textured, ample dark fruits, fully integrated tannins. A wine elegantly balancing primary and secondary notes with restrained power. Medium+ fruit driven finish. A wine I would enjoy all night if this was the only option. Third place overall for WOTN.
5 guesses for Bordeaux, 3 for Napa. My guess: 1986 Ducru.
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Comment posted by Decanting Queen:
2/23/2023 3:37:00 AM - Great note, thank you! I love how this wine is drinking right now.