1994 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Case of 12 btls

Ducru is on a roll, with fine efforts over recent vintages, including an exceptional 1994, spectacular 1995, and what looks to be an equally profound, super-concentrated 1996. A top-notch effort in this vintage, Ducru-Beaucaillou's 1994 displays a dark purple color, a textbook, cassis, mineral, licorice, and floral-scented nose, medium body, outstanding extract and purity, moderate tannin, and a persuasively rich, sweet, spicy finish. Everything is well-integrated (including the tannin). This should prove to be a classic St.-Julien. (RP)" (February 1997)
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Second Growth, Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Julien