My Merlot Thursday from the LEFT BANK

by odedi1

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  1. Château Ducru‑Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru de Ducru‑Beaucaillou 2021, Saint Julien

    Dark ruby/ purple in color with a purplish rim.

    Light nose of red fruits with chocolate notes.

    Medium bodied with medium acidity.

    Dry on the palate with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.

    Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

    This 4 year old Merlot from Saint Julien is drinking nicely now. Showing mild complexity and fruit forward.

    A good quality Second Wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

    Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

    A blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

    13% alcohol by volume.

    89 points.

    $40.

  2. EjectoSeatoCousinz

    Fyi le petit is actually their third wine, formerly chateau Lalande-Borie.

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