Wine › 2003 › Bordeaux

"Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot 2003 was one of the hottest, earliest Bordeaux vintages ever. Some vines suffered from lack of moisture, but old vines and clay subsoil at Enclos saw this vineyard... more

"Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006!If, after analysis, this is one of the most po... "Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006!If, after analysis, this is one of the most powerful wines every produced at Ducru Beaucaillou, from the organoleptic point of view, its attraction lies in its harmony and elegance, its finesse and length so... more

"The grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a majority of Caberne... "The grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a majority of Cabernet Franc at 55%. Amazing! The limestone soils of Ausone appear to have been the perfect foil for resisting the extreme heat and drought of June, July and August, 2003. This... more