Official Description

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

The estate applies the same exacting philosophy and pursuit of excellence to this distinctive cuvée, seeking to express the character of its exceptional Médoc terroirs.

Powerful, silky and highly aromatic, La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is distinguished by its 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 quality 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

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is produced from vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou distributed across the Saint-Julien appellation, from sites near the Gironde estuary through the centre and west of the appellation.

The estate takes its name from its celebrated “beaux cailloux” — beautiful pebbles — referring to the quartz-rich gravel soils that define its terroir.

These naturally poor, free-draining soils are particularly well suited to producing structured, refined Médoc wines.

Saint-Julien · Médoc

Vineyard parcels closer to the Gironde occupy the rolling gravel ridges of the Médoc, while other plots benefit from local microclimatic influences within Saint-Julien.

Together, these distinct vineyard environments contribute to the original terroir expression associated with La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou.

Official Blend Style

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

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

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

Important: These are the estate’s general proportions for La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou and are not presented as the exact assemblage of the 2016 vintage.

Official Product Information

• Producer: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Wine: La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Vintage: 2016
• 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 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.
• Defined by balance and remarkable finesse.
• Long, persistent finish.
• Produced according to the demanding philosophy of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.
• Described by the estate as an introduction to the Borie family signature.

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2016

The 2016 vintage comes from the Saint-Julien vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou and reflects the estate’s focus on precision, terroir expression and rigorous selection.

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

The exact 2016 assemblage and technical details are not published on the current official product page, so no vintage-specific percentages or élevage claims are included here.

About Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the historic estates of Saint-Julien in the Médoc. Its identity is closely tied to 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 generations, combining meticulous viticulture, rigorous selection and demanding winemaking in pursuit of wines defined by balance, elegance and terroir expression.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Serve at approximately 16–18°C.
• Consider decanting before serving to allow the wine’s aromatic character and structure to open.
• 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