2000 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou

Community Tasting Notes (53) Avg Score: 90.2 points

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  3/6/2024 - Nontaco wrote: 92 Points

  Kinda rating this as though it’s in its own special category of perfectly enjoyable but ultimately mediocre (which I mean in the best possible terms) aged Bordeaux. This is a bit wan at this point but still gives off all the classic flavors of “ok” aged Bordeaux - no fireworks but it’s good quality. Almost like a decent impersonation of a decent 90s Pichon that I might order from a wine list and be somewhat disappointed by because it was good enough but I was wanting more. For the $75 I paid 2021 I’d say that’s a compliment and a job well done for this Croix.

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  2/21/2024 - ThompsonandFrench Likes this wine: 92 Points

  At 28.
  The briefest of decants.
  Lovely and resolved. A real treat. Very moreish. Fruit is fading, so drink up.

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  1/8/2024 - Tao wrote: 92 Points

  Wine of elegance! Beautiful ruby colour in clean transparency! Gorgeous aroma of leathery red fruits! A medium finish! At its best!

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  4/30/2023 - Purple Tooth wrote: 92 Points

  This is a rare case where a second wine behaves like a mini version of the real deal. A delightful bouquet of saint Julien masculinity with a perfect mix of barnyard, tobacco ,and cedar wood. The lack of fruit brings a wine that is serious, and at its best. The firm acidity will keep this fresh for at least 5+ years but there’s no remaining material left for conversion. Fully mature and all Bordeaux! DRINK

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  4/2/2023 - Tao wrote: 92 Points

  Beautiful colour! Sexy aroma and elegantly smooth in texture! What more can I ask?

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