Ducru-Beaucaillou - 2005 (750ml) 1982 perhaps even outclassing the gaff

perhaps even outclassing the gaff across the road

and remarkable spicy characters

blockbuster La Mission appears to be one of those rare wines that never goes through a closed

melted asphalt

The 2006 Chateau d’Yquem has a slightly reticent bouquet at first that unfolds in the glass

Ducru-Beaucaillou - 2005 (750ml) 1982 perhaps even outclassing the gaffThe 2005 Ducru Beaucaillou is a 10,000 case blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot (they used to produce 18,000 20,000 cases). It is an exceptionally powerful wine with a dense purple color, superb intensity, and a beautiful, sweet nose of spring flowers, raspberries, blueberries, graphite, and creme de cassis. Full bodied with fabulous concentration, exceptionally high tannin, good acidity, and massive layers of richness that build