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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2019-2029, Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2019

Complex notes of red currants, cherries, decayed flowers, and spice all emerge from the 2008 Château Lalande-Borie. Made by the team of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou and a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, this medium-bodied, elegant, classic Saint-Julien is drinking at point today and is best enjoyed over the coming 8-10 years.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2016-2024, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2012

Very suave texture. Classic Médoc build. Very appetising. Long. Neat and concentrated. (JR)

88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Drink 2011-2021, Robert Parker, May 2011

Another sleeper of the vintage, this very stylish St.-Julien has a dark ruby/purple color, light tannins, but beautiful berry fruit intermixed with some underbrush, mocha, and floral notes. Fruity and already charming, this wine should drink nicely for 8-10 years.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2014-2022, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2009

Quite dark crimson. Scented, perfumed. Some sweet notes. Very clean and well selected. Not enormously dry or intense but unusually luscious for 2008. (JR)

About the producer

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou - producer
Ducru Beaucaillou

Second Growth estate Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou in Saint-Julien is one of the Super Seconds, an elite group of properties producing wines that regularly compete with the finest in the Médoc.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Deuxième Grand Cru Classé

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