Ducru Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou St-Julien 2021

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, the estate's Merlot-based blend, is soft, fruity and charming, with notes of dark cherry, spice, leather, tobacco, mocha and dried herbs. Best of all, the Petit Ducru will drink well with minimal cellaring. Much of the Merlot is from vineyards that often go into the Grand Vin. Drink 2025-2036. (12/23)."

91-92 points James Suckling: "Perfumed already with currants, blueberries, violets, bark and sandalwood. Medium-bodied with fine, lightly powdery tannins. Very fresh. Cool blue fruit. 80% merlot, 12% cabernet sauvignon and 8% petit verdot. Third wine of Ducru-Beaucaillou. (05/13/22)."

91 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The deeply hued 2021 Le Petit Ducru De Ducru-Beaucaillou (which got some choice lots of Merlot in 2021) is classy stuff, with red and black currants, sappy flowers, medium-bodied richness, ripe, polished tannins, and a supple, layered, elegant profile that has plenty to love. Drink 2024-2034. (04/03/24)."

91 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby, purple shades to the narrow rim. A touch of nougat, ripe cherries, notes of plum, cassis and herbs. Taut, red berry fruit, integrated tannins, salty-mineral finish with good length. Already accessible, vibrant style. Was previously called Château Lalande-Borie. (05/27/22)."

88-90 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Le Petit Ducru mostly derives from 25 hectares in Saint-Julien purchased by Jean-Eugène Borie in 1972 and formerly known as Lalande-Borie. Exhibiting aromas of cherries, cassis and petals, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, with a polished, charming profile and an impressively penetrating finish. (04/29/22)."