Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1996

Château Ducru – Beaucaillou 1996 750ml

The 1996 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is the estate’s classified grand vin from Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, presented here in a standard 750ml bottle.

Winery Background

A historic Saint-Julien estate associated with six successive families and the Borie family for three generations. Its grand vin takes its name from the Gunz gravel—its celebrated “beautiful pebbles”—overlooking the Gironde estuary.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou: Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth), 1855 Classification · First recorded 1720

Product Highlights

• Exact 1996 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou grand vin.
• Saint-Julien appellation.
• Deuxième Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification.
• Standard 750ml bottle.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
• Classification: Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth), 1855 Classification
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux, Médoc
• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Vintage: 1996
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Ducru – Beaucaillou 1996 750ml?

Choose for mature Saint-Julien provenance, classified-growth status and the identity of Ducru-Beaucaillou’s flagship grand vin.

Who is Château Ducru – Beaucaillou 1996 750ml best for?

Collectors and experienced Bordeaux drinkers seeking a mature classified-growth bottle.

What is Château Ducru – Beaucaillou 1996 750ml?

A vintage red Bordeaux grand vin from Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, a Second Growth estate in the Saint-Julien appellation.

Is this the château’s grand vin?

Yes. The product is Ducru-Beaucaillou, the château’s flagship grand vin, not La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou or Le Petit Ducru.

How should Château Ducru – Beaucaillou 1996 750ml be served?

Stand upright before opening and assess condition carefully; mature bottles may benefit from gentle sediment separation rather than prolonged aeration.