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 exacting philosophy and dedication to excellence to this cuvée, seeking to express the character of its exceptional Médoc terroirs with precision and depth.

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is characterised by a powerful, silky and highly aromatic style, with balance, remarkable finesse and a long finish.

Official Style & Character

• Style: Powerful & Silky
• Aromatic Character: Highly Aromatic
• Balance: A defining quality of the wine
• Finesse: Remarkable
• Finish: Long
• 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 situated across the Saint-Julien appellation.

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

These naturally poor, free-draining soils are particularly well suited to fine wine production and help shape the structure, balance and refinement associated with the wines of Ducru-Beaucaillou.

Saint-Julien · Médoc

The estate’s vineyards extend across different sectors of Saint-Julien, including gravel-rich sites influenced by proximity to the Gironde estuary and local microclimatic conditions.

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

Official Blend Style

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

• Cabernet Sauvignon: Around 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 2018 vintage.

Official Product Information

• Producer: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Wine: La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Vintage: 2018
• 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.
• Distinguished by balance and remarkable finesse.
• Long finish.
• Produced according to the exacting philosophy of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.
• An introduction to the Borie family style.

La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2018

The 2018 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 Noir and Petit Verdot.

The estate’s current official page does not publish the exact 2018 assemblage or vintage-specific technical details, so no unverified blend percentages, élevage specifications, harvest dates or tasting notes 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 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 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 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