93 points Wine Enthusiast: "There is a high percentage of Merlot in this blend, giving softness with ripe blackberry fruits and a succulent character. The wine is pure black fruits and fresh acidity. Drink from 2027. Alcohol 13%. (Jul 2024)"
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. (Feb 2024)"
92 points Georgina Hindle (Decanter): "Floral and aromatic, expressive and perfumed with sweet blackcurrant touches. Cool blue fruits; blueberries, plums and damsons, this is slightly sombre, dark and heady with a fresh minty-liquorice and crushed stone texture giving an appealing salinity. Satsifying weight in the mouth, but delicately presented with spiced nuances. Quite strict on the mid-palate, some tension coming through with energy and polish. Drinking Window: 2025-2037. (4/21/23)"
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. (5/13/22)"
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. (4/3/24)"
91 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot). Clear density to the colour and the aromatics. Acidity is high but they have done a great job of turning that into a forward motion, giving a sense of structure and concentration. 30% new oak. Harvest September 23 through to October 11. Alcohol 13%. Drink: 2024-2032. (4/7/22)"
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. (5/27/22)"
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. (Feb 2024)"
92 points Georgina Hindle (Decanter): "Floral and aromatic, expressive and perfumed with sweet blackcurrant touches. Cool blue fruits; blueberries, plums and damsons, this is slightly sombre, dark and heady with a fresh minty-liquorice and crushed stone texture giving an appealing salinity. Satsifying weight in the mouth, but delicately presented with spiced nuances. Quite strict on the mid-palate, some tension coming through with energy and polish. Drinking Window: 2025-2037. (4/21/23)"
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. (5/13/22)"
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. (4/3/24)"
91 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot). Clear density to the colour and the aromatics. Acidity is high but they have done a great job of turning that into a forward motion, giving a sense of structure and concentration. 30% new oak. Harvest September 23 through to October 11. Alcohol 13%. Drink: 2024-2032. (4/7/22)"
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. (5/27/22)"
| Product SKU | 356082 |
| Producer | Ducru Beaucaillou |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Left Bank |
| Appellation | St-Julien |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Designation | Fourth Growth |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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