Bewertungen

• 95/100

  Decanter
  "The 2011 Ducru-Beaucaillou is simply gorgeous with both profound and complex aromas of toast, smoke, dark berries, blackcurrant, spices with a perfectly integrated oaky frame. For the vintage, this is a structured wine, with depth and power, fine-grained tannins, full-bodied and suave mouthfeel. Its superb finish is distinguished by delicacy and freshness. Already delicious to drink as of now, it can age for another 15 to 20 years."

• 94/100

  Jane Anson
  "Almost as much tannin as in 2010 in terms of analysis, because this was a dry year, with small berries. Touch of smoked herbs, dry leaf, fennel and liqourice, along with plentiful cassis and bilberry fruit. This still feels self-contained and confident, ready to drink although will soften further over next few years. Harvest September 5 to 25, 100% new oak, Eric Boissenot consultant, the first year of his working without his father Jacques, Virginie Sallette technical director."

• 94/100

  Lisa Perrotti-Brown
  "The 2011 Ducru-Beaucaillou, 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot, is deep garnet in color. It scoots out of the glass with up-front notes of blackcurrant jelly, Morello cherries, and mulberries, followed by hints of wild sage, cedar chest, and black olives. The medium-bodied palate is lively and refreshing, with a lightly chewy texture and savory finish."

• 94/100

  Wine Enthusiast
  "Despite the huge weight of fruit and accompanying structure, this is a stylish wine. It's impressively dense, concentrated and solid. At the same time, the juicy black fruits give a generous, full-in-the-mouth character. Drink this very fine wine from 2022."

• 94/100

  Wine Spectator
  "This is rather well-endowed for the vintage, with thickly layered ganache, currant paste, fig sauce and blackberry confiture notes still grappling with one another, while briary grip and dark spice fill out the toast-fueled finish. Very long, showing a level of power that belies the vintage. Best from 2018 through 2028."

• 93/100

  The Wine Advocate
  "Deep garnet colored, the 2011 Ducru-Beaucaillou features fragrant notes of underbrush, tilled soil, tree bark and fungi over a core of red currant jelly, preserved plums, cassis and mulberries. Medium-bodied, elegant, refreshing and with a sturdy, grainy texture, it offers just enough black fruit and earthy layers in the mouth and a savory finish."

• 93/100

  James Suckling
  "This shows excellent aromas of crushed berries, minerals and roses. Full body with silky, balanced tannins. Fruity and reserved. Shows wonderful finesse for the Médoc in 2011. Better after 2018."

• 93/100

  Falstaff
  "Kleine rotbeerige Früchte, feine Gewürzanklänge, Herzkirschen. Saftige Herzkirschen, angenehme Extraktsüße, ausgewogen, elegant, feine Tannine, finessenreiche Säurestruktur, bleibt gut haften, sehr gutes Entwicklungspotenzial."

• 92/100

  Jeb Dunnuck
  "From a vintage that's drinking nicely today, the 2011 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou has a medium-bodied, foursquare, concentrated, and incredibly satisfying style as well as textured aromatics and flavors. It's balanced, has ripe tannins, outstanding length, and another 20-30 years of overall longevity. I think it's a small step back from the 2012, but these are both charming, enjoyable vintages that already offer pleasure."

• 92/100

  The Wine Cellar Insider
  " Medium-bodied, glossy, fresh, soft, dark red fruits feel just fine on your palate. Soft, light in weight and not overly long, still, the tannins feel good and the wine has a nice, earthy, fruity nature that can be enjoyed now and over the next 10-15 years."

• 17/20

  Weinwisser
  "Verschlossen, dann Kirsche, Kernton, Graphit, Bleistift, Zedernholz, Brom beere und Kakaonibs. Am Gaumen mittelkräftig mit schlankem Antrunk, linear mit jugendlichem Gerbstoff und herbem, kühlem Naturell. Erstaunlich frisch für das relativ warme Jahr. Kann man schon gut antrinken und dürfte noch einige Jahre Spass machen."