Official Description

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

The estate applies its demanding philosophy and pursuit of excellence to this cuvée, seeking to express the character of its exceptional Médoc terroirs with precision.

Powerful, silky and very aromatic, La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is distinguished by its bouquet, balance, remarkable finesse and lengthy finish. The estate presents it as an introduction to the signature style of the Borie family.

Official Style & Character

• Style: Powerful & Silky
• Aromatic Character: Very Aromatic
• Bouquet: A defining characteristic of the wine
• Balance: A key feature of the cuvée
• Finesse: Remarkable
• Finish: Lengthy
• 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 belonging to Château Ducru-Beaucaillou across Saint-Julien, drawing on the estate’s exceptional Médoc terroirs.

The name Beaucaillou refers to the celebrated “beautiful pebbles” found in the estate’s vineyards — quartz-rich gravel soils naturally poor in nutrients and particularly well suited to fine wine production.

These gravelly soils provide drainage and encourage deep rooting, helping shape the structured yet refined character associated with the wines of the estate.

Saint-Julien · Médoc

The vineyards extend across different parts of the Saint-Julien appellation, including gravel-rich sites influenced by their proximity to the Gironde estuary and other local microclimatic conditions.

This diversity of terroirs contributes to the distinctive expression and balance of La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou.

Official Blend Style

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is generally built around a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot Noir and a smaller contribution of Petit Verdot.

• Cabernet Sauvignon: Around 60% in a typical 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.

Important: These are the estate’s general annual proportions for La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou and are not presented as the exact assemblage of the 2017 vintage.

Official Product Information

• Producer: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Wine: La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Vintage: 2017
• 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.
• Very aromatic.
• Distinguished by bouquet and balance.
• Remarkable finesse.
• Lengthy finish.
• Produced according to the demanding philosophy of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.
• Presented by the estate as an introduction to the Borie family signature.

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2017

The 2017 vintage comes from the Saint-Julien vineyards of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou and reflects the estate’s focus on terroir expression, rigorous selection and precision.

Its identity follows the Cabernet Sauvignon-led style of La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, complemented by Merlot and Petit Verdot, while the estate characterises the cuvée overall as powerful, silky, highly aromatic, balanced and remarkably fine.

The exact 2017 assemblage and vintage-specific technical details are not published on the current official page, so no unverified percentages, élevage details or tasting notes have been added.

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 exacting winemaking to produce wines defined by balance, elegance and terroir expression.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Serve at approximately 16–18°C.
• Consider decanting before serving to allow its 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