{"title":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eChâteau Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of the most prestigious wine estates in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/saint-julien\" title=\"Saint-Julien\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, and is classified as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/deuxiemes-grands-crus-classes\" title=\"2ieme Grand Cru Classe\"\u003eSecond Growth (Deuxième Cru)\u003c\/a\u003e in the historic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/grand-cru-classe-1855\" title=\"Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The estate’s name comes from the French “beaux cailloux,” referring to the large gravel stones that cover its vineyards—an ideal soil for growing Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eOwned by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBorie family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e since 1941 and currently led by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBruno Borie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the château has developed a reputation for producing wines that combine power, precision, and elegance. The vineyard spans around 75 hectares, planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot adding roundness and depth to the blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eThe grand vin, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, is known for its structure, aromatic complexity, and exceptional aging potential, often displaying blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite, and mineral notes. In addition to the flagship wine, the estate also produces a second wine, \u003cem data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eLa Croix de Beaucaillou\u003c\/em\u003e, and other cuvées that reflect the same attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1508\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStylistically, Ducru-Beaucaillou sits at the refined end of the Saint-Julien spectrum—less austere than some neighbors, yet still firmly structured and built to age for decades. Its combination of terroir, history, and consistent quality has made it one of the standout names in Bordeaux, often compared with some First Growth estates in top vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-1982","title":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 1982","description":null,"brand":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51982218232146,"sku":"119665","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/119665.jpg?v=1762857051"},{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2010","title":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2010","description":null,"brand":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52164526178642,"sku":"120302","price":224.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/120302.jpg?v=1764596514"},{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2019","title":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2019","description":null,"brand":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52185158123858,"sku":"120753","price":155.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/120753.jpg?v=1764853206"},{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-2011","title":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2011","description":null,"brand":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53319497580882,"sku":"127394","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/127394.jpg?v=1777625298"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/collections\/Chateau_Ducru_Beaucaillou__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsMTkyMCw4MjNd.jpg?v=1777967526","url":"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou.oembed","provider":"Total Grand Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}