{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-2005-075l","title":"Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou -       2005  - 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2005 is a distinguished Saint-Julien Bordeaux from one of the Médoc’s most respected estates. A classic blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by Merlot, it combines the structure and elegance of a great vintage with the château’s signature finesse. Now reaching a beautifully mature stage, it is an impressive choice for special occasions and serious Bordeaux collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine displays a deep ruby-red colour with subtle violet reflections. Its expressive bouquet reveals blackcurrant, blackberry and ripe cherry alongside nuanced spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and layered, with concentrated dark fruit, polished tannins and a refined freshness that carries through to a long, elegant finish.\n\nThe 2005 vintage offers both power and balance, and the wine is now drinking well while retaining further ageing potential in a suitable cellar. With additional time, its fruit profile can develop further savoury, earthy and tobacco-like nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the gravelly soils of Saint-Julien, where excellent drainage encourages deep-rooted vines and helps Cabernet Sauvignon achieve concentration and aromatic precision. The wine is produced from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with careful selection and traditional Bordeaux vinification followed by maturation in oak to integrate the wine’s structure and complexity. The 2005 growing season was especially favourable, contributing to ripe fruit, firm yet refined tannins and excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come gradually to temperature. Decant for around one to two hours, taking care with any sediment that may have formed during bottle ageing. Its depth and structure make it an excellent match for roast beef, grilled or braised red meats, game, lamb and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Ducru-Beaucaillou is a renowned estate in Saint-Julien, named after the ‘beautiful pebbles’ scattered across its exceptional gravel terroir. Its history dates back several centuries, and it was classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification of the Médoc. The château is celebrated for producing deeply flavoured, age-worthy wines that balance Cabernet-driven structure with elegance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54617105957201,"sku":"GWCOM-AR001046","price":319.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/AR001046.png?v=1787088975","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-2005-075l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}