Tasting Notes
Vinous 90
The 2007 Ducru-Beaucaillou, matured in 90% new oak, is a vintage that I have not tasted for several years. It has quite a potent, lavender-scented bouquet, more red than black fruit (raspberry and pomegranate) and touches of iris emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with secondary notes percolating through: seaweed, bay leaf and white pepper. Perhaps the shortcomings of the growing season are reflecting in the finish where it attenuates a little and feels a bit one-dimensional; nevertheless, there is still ample freshness and weight, plus I appreciate the cedar aftertaste. Drink now and over the next 12-15 years.
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2035
Wine Advocate 92
Deep garnet in color, the 2007 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals forest floor, fallen leaves and new leather notions to begin, opening out to offer notes of baked plums, dried mulberries, cassis and iron ore plus a hint of charcoal. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm, study frame of chewy tannins and oodles of freshness, lifting all those earthy/savory flavors to a good long finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2032