{"product_id":"la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2014","title":"La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2014","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\nBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Fine Wines Collection\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\nLa Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2014\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\nSaint-Julien · Médoc · Powerful · Silky · Highly Aromatic\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Julien · Bordeaux · France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2014 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-Led Bordeaux Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Style \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful \u0026amp; Silky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly Aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A defining characteristic of the wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long \u0026amp; Persistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e An original expression of the terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e An introduction to the Borie style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate takes its name from its celebrated “beaux cailloux” — beautiful pebbles — whose high quartz content contributes to soils naturally poor in plant nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis geological poverty is precisely what makes the terroir particularly suited to the production of fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSaint-Julien · Médoc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the eastern part of the estate, vineyard plots occupy the rolling gravel ridges of the Médoc immediately above the Gironde estuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlots 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese distinct vineyard environments contribute to the original expression of terroir that defines La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Blend Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLa Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is traditionally a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60% each year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot Noir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 35–37%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Verdot contributes a subtly spicy accent to the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-dominant blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Product Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Médoc · Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon-Led Red Bordeaux Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borie Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced from the vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaint-Julien appellation in the Médoc, Bordeaux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original expression of the terroirs of Ducru-Beaucaillou.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful and silky in style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly aromatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguished by balance and remarkable finesse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, persistent finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced according to the exacting philosophy of Ducru-Beaucaillou.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed by the estate as an introduction to the Borie signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLa Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2014\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Château Ducru-Beaucaillou\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBBPH Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider decanting before serving to allow the wine’s aromatic character and structure to unfold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe in a large Bordeaux-style wine glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand the bottle upright before opening if natural sediment is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fine dining, special occasions and Bordeaux collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBBPH Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime rib and roast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled ribeye and premium steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and rack of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms and truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Comté and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456017965108,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/La_Croix_Ducru-Beaucaillou_Saint-Julien_2014_Bordeaux_Red_Wine.png?v=1784884190","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2014","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}