Croix de Beaucaillou

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 La Croix de Beaucaillou gives up aromas of cassis, earth, black plums, black cherries and mulberries with wafts of menthol, cigars and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is lively and earthy with firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and mineral-laced.

Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Smoky, seductive and sweet spices on the nose. Cedar, summer fruits and crunchy tannins at the core. Quite spicy, with generous helpings of sweet oak. Despite the rich oak flavour the fruit remains in balance on a long finish.

This is very tight and focused with blackberries, blackcurrants and licorice. Lots of crushed stones, too. Full-bodied, tightly wound and pretty. Exciting second wine from Ducru.