Official Description

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is an original expression of the terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou, created from vineyards belonging to Château Ducru-Beaucaillou across the Saint-Julien appellation.

The estate applies the same exacting philosophy and dedication to excellence to this distinctive cuvée, producing a high-flying wine designed to express its exceptional terroir.

Powerful, silky and highly aromatic, La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is distinguished by its bouquet, balance, remarkable finesse and persistent finish, offering an introduction to the signature style of the Borie family.

Official Style & Character

• Style: Powerful & Silky
• Aromatic Character: Highly Aromatic
• Balance: A defining characteristic of the wine
• Finesse: Remarkable
• Finish: Long & Persistent
• Identity: An original expression of the terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Estate Signature: An introduction to the Borie style

The Terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou

The wines of La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou come from the vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, situated across an exceptional Médoc terroir extending from the Gironde River in the east through the centre and west of the Saint-Julien appellation.

The estate takes its name from its celebrated “beaux cailloux” — beautiful pebbles — whose high quartz content contributes to soils naturally poor in plant nutrients.

This geological poverty is precisely what makes the terroir particularly suited to the production of fine wine.

Saint-Julien · Médoc

In the eastern part of the estate, vineyard plots occupy the rolling gravel ridges of the Médoc immediately above the Gironde estuary.

Plots at the centre of the appellation benefit from a microclimate influenced by the small La Mouline stream, which crosses Saint-Julien from west to east before flowing into the Gironde.

These distinct vineyard environments contribute to the original expression of terroir that defines La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou.

Official Blend Style

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is traditionally a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend.

• Cabernet Sauvignon: Approximately 60% each year
• Merlot Noir: Approximately 35–37%
• Petit Verdot: Approximately 3–5%

Petit Verdot contributes a subtly spicy accent to the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-dominant blend.

Note: These are the estate’s general proportions for La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou and should not be interpreted as the exact assemblage of the 2014 vintage.

Official Product Information

• Producer: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Wine: La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Vintage: 2014
• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Region: Médoc · Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon-Led Red Bordeaux Blend
• Vineyard Origin: Vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Estate: Borie Family

Official Highlights

• Produced from the vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.
• Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc, Bordeaux.
• An original expression of the terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou.
• Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend.
• Powerful and silky in style.
• Highly aromatic.
• Distinguished by balance and remarkable finesse.
• Long, persistent finish.
• Produced according to the exacting philosophy of Ducru-Beaucaillou.
• Described by the estate as an introduction to the Borie signature.

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2014

The 2014 vintage of La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou comes from the Saint-Julien vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, combining the identity of the estate’s exceptional gravel terroirs with the precision and rigorous selection associated with the Borie family.

Its identity is rooted in a Cabernet Sauvignon-led style, complemented by Merlot and a smaller contribution of Petit Verdot, while the estate characterises La Croix as powerful, silky, highly aromatic, balanced and remarkably fine.

About Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the historic estates of Saint-Julien in the Médoc. Its identity is inseparable from the gravel-rich terroir that inspired the name “Beaucaillou,” referring to the beautiful quartz pebbles found throughout its vineyards.

The estate has been associated with the Borie family for three generations. Its teams combine meticulous viticulture, rigorous selection and demanding winemaking in pursuit of wines defined by balance, elegance and a strong expression of terroir.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Serve at approximately 16–18°C.
• Consider decanting before serving to allow the wine’s aromatic character and structure to unfold.
• Serve in a large Bordeaux-style wine glass.
• Stand the bottle upright before opening if natural sediment is present.
• Suitable for fine dining, special occasions and Bordeaux collections.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Prime rib and roast beef
• Grilled ribeye and premium steaks
• Roast lamb and rack of lamb
• Beef Wellington
• Braised beef short ribs
• Duck and game
• Wild mushrooms and truffle
• Aged Comté and mature hard cheeses