{"product_id":"la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2016","title":"La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2016","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 2016\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\u003e2016 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, produced 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 pursuit of excellence to this distinctive cuvée, seeking to express the character of its exceptional Médoc terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, 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.\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 quality 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\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate takes its name from its celebrated “beaux cailloux” — beautiful pebbles — referring to the quartz-rich gravel soils that define its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese naturally poor, free-draining soils are particularly well suited to producing structured, refined Médoc wines.\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\u003eVineyard parcels closer to the Gironde occupy the rolling gravel ridges of the Médoc, while other plots benefit from local microclimatic influences within Saint-Julien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these distinct vineyard environments contribute to the original terroir expression associated with 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% in a typical 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 subtle spicy accent to the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-dominant blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the estate’s general proportions for La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou and are not presented as the exact assemblage of the 2016 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 2016\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 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\u003eDefined by balance and remarkable finesse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, persistent finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced according to the demanding philosophy of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed by the estate as an introduction to the Borie family 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 2016\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 closely tied to 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 generations, combining meticulous viticulture, rigorous selection and demanding winemaking in pursuit of wines defined by balance, elegance and terroir expression.\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 open.\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":48062268735540,"sku":null,"price":9200.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/La_Croix_Ducru-Beaucaillou_Saint-Julien_2016_Bordeaux_Red_Wine.png?v=1784910104","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2016","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}