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Château DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU Wine Tasting: 8 Wine Collecting Takeaways

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In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm discusses a special vertical wine tasting of 12 outstanding vintages of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou and reveals 8 takeaways for wine collectors. Many of these wine collecting takeaways apply generally to Bordeaux and not only to Ducru-Beaucaillou. The Ducru-Beaucaillou Bordeaux wines involved in the tasting include the following vintages: 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2005.
Thank you to my good friend @winelineup from IG for organizing and hosting this special wine tasting! Please give him a follow!
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@AttorneySomm Год назад

To see more of my Bordeaux wine videos, please check out the following playlist! ru-vid.com/group/PL2aDDJZh--pBBXDpQkG9zH6wRkPTCgf2z

@margauxml Год назад

Enjoying this today! You know, if I were to create a list of top favorite YT videos of 2023, this retrospective tasting (of many of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou's best vintages from the past 40 years) would be one of my best-loved favorites. It’s that good! Superb assessments, astute comparative analysis, excellent insights, expert conclusions including your “top two”, and great recommendations especially for Bordeaux collectors. Very much enjoyed and appreciated the key takeaways you enumerated and explained with clarity, precision, and authoritative expertise. Also love your social media integration on this one. What an epic tasting, and an epic video as well. Thank you for always churning out the most brilliant content on YT and other platforms. Santé, John!

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much, Margaux! Very pleased you enjoyed it! It was a special night for our group, so definitely wanted to share the takeaways! Definitely think I could teach a Ducru master class now! An excellent producer! Truly appreciate the support! Cheers!

@margauxml Год назад

@@AttorneySomm You’re most welcome, John! Such a special night, indeed! And you certainly did justice to this fantastic tasting and the great wines of Ducru. I definitely agree that you could teach a Ducru MasterClass now! Better yet, you could teach a Bordeaux MasterClass!😊

@jimhowaniec 3 месяца назад

1988 to 1990 was a rough period for taint at Ducru, I'm wondering if any of those were reconditioned ex-chateau. Ducru is one of my favorite Bordeaux, and it has reached new heights in the past 20 years. The 2014 Ducru is outstanding in that classic, underrated vintage.

@AttorneySomm 3 месяца назад

Yes 3-4 of our bottles were ex-chateau and reconditioned, including the 1982. They have definitely been on a hot streak! Appreciate the tip re the 14. I’ll have to track it down! 👍🍷

@drmatthewhorkey Год назад

Niceeeee. We recently opened a 89’ at a collector dinner. I really like the wines of Saint Julien, impeccable balance on the left bank! I also prefer Bordeaux with just a touch of age but not super old like you experienced in this tasting.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thank you! Yes, I may start opening them a bit younger after this tasting. Glad you enjoyed the 89! Such a tremendous producer.

@scottcrosby9827 Год назад

@@AttorneySomm My experience has been between 10-20 years is the optimal age for anything other than first growths (which I've never had the opportunity to try). I haven't had very many aged Bordeaux wines, but I have generally found the 2nd and 3rd growth wines from the 2009 and more recent have been more consistently impressive than any of the aged wines I've had.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@scottcrosby9827 Thanks very much for weighing in. Yes, 2009 is fantastic! That is definitely a vintage that shows well young and one of my favorite vintages too. 2018 is going to be similar and probably 2022 as well.

@gogreenmsu03 Год назад

Wow, what a tasting. I’m the most wine-obsessed person I know, but I feel like a complete novice sometimes compared to your experience! Previously you’ve encouraged me to start or join a tasting group, which is great advice and I hope to do that someday to make tastings such as this possible. Unfortunately it’s a tough stage of my life to do such things; kids’ activities control my calendar.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much. We are very fortunate to have such a passionate group of generous, like-minded collectors. That is the only way I can do these sort of events. Totally understand the timing challenges! Hopefully it will work out down the road.

@thomasb.9534 5 месяцев назад

Great review! 2018 Ducru has phenomenal potential. I've heard the 2020 Ducru is wine of the vintage in Bordeaux! Difficult vintage, tho.

@AttorneySomm 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Ducru is firing on all cylinders for sure!

@Altosax449 Год назад

I’ve had the 2000 Ducru… and can wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. Great video! Many thx for your insight.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much! Glad that you enjoyed it too! A tremendous wine. 👍🍷

@LASUPERLAWYERS 11 месяцев назад

Thanks very much. I love Ducru from 2000 on. I’ve still got a bunch of 05 and 09, and appreciate your pointing out a vintage I’ve missed, 96.

@AttorneySomm 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Very glad it was useful. Such an outstanding producer! We all came away extremely impressed by the consistent quality. Cheers!

@tommyppq2314 Год назад

I bought a case of futures each of the 1988 and 1989. I still have several bottles left but have not had them for a while. I have always thought the 1988 was more classical of the two. After watching your video I will have to open them soon! Thanks for a timely video.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much! An excellent purchase! Hope that you enjoy the wines as much as we did! 👍🍷

@matthiasschairer6456 Год назад

In 2022 which 10 wines were better than 1982 DB for you? Perhaps another Video? 😁 Great Videos, I do not miss one

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thank you! This video contains my top 10 for 2022: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IWZ5K7iinuw.html

@matthiasschairer6456 Год назад

@@AttorneySomm I thought I didnt‘ miss one 🤔🤣👍

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@matthiasschairer6456 Ha! No worries at all. Hope you enjoy it! Cheers my friend.

@matthiasschairer6456 Год назад

⁠@@AttorneySommPichon Comtesse and Guigal d‘Ampuis I always enjoy very much! Thank you, Cheers my friend 🥂

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@matthiasschairer6456 Definitely two of my favorites as well!

@NatashaRaisorGlam Год назад

I can’t even imagine how disappointing to open a 30 year old bottle of wine and it went bad😢Awesome video, thanks for posting.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thank you, Natasha! Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, that is certainly the downside of collecting. There are some disappointments. Fortunately the upside is far greater and it is still well worth it! Hope you enjoy your Sunday!

@NaderAli-px8ir Год назад

Very nice pic good company like trouser

@user-nn5zf5em4p 8 месяцев назад

As it happens I am, at the moment the winning bidder on a bottle of 2000 Ducru. I have 24hrs or so to go and I’m more committed after watching this video the I should get this bottle. Thank you again. Great content. Really appreciate your insights.

@AttorneySomm 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! That is such an excellent wine! Good luck! Hope you get it. 👍🍷

@gabriela_dng Год назад

Chapeau! What an amazing review of this memorable tasting of the best vintages ‘80 and ‘9O of one of the most distinctive, elegant and irresistible Château in Bordeaux. (IMHO) While I watched the video I was imagining that it was like being in a lab observing many factors to get an accurate result after so many surgical strategies. The most important one: to be objective to fairly declare a winner of 12 impecable vintages. (Not easy at all) And not east to put all these in words either. I really appreciate you share this incomparable video so well edited and full of treasurable content. I have found that some palates are repellant to this Chateau and I seriously wonder why?! The 2000 vintages are doing extremely well despite the excessive warm weather. Here is when the skills of the team and admirable winemaker give the character of the vintage. Fresh and attractive wines that take our breath away. Being able to drink now or in years to come. The amount of tannins is a constant as we all know. If I analyze the ‘80 and ‘90 I’ll find, as you well say, that they’ll open slowly but when they do one can’t deal with so much in a glass. The winemaker surprises me deeply when combining the vintage and terroir plus its intriguing methods that keep the constan freshness and restraint, printing Ducru signature forever. The tip about how to get these bottles is prescindible too! And to know which one was the winner is a pleasant respectable news! What a fun deep tasting John! Santé.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks so much for your thoughtful response and for the support, Gabriela! Truly appreciate it! You make many good points. The winemakers in Bordeaux have definitely been adjusting to the warmer vintages quite well, and most recently in 2022. So pleased that you enjoyed the video! It was definitely a very memorable experience that I wanted to share with the community here. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! Santé!

@gabriela_dng Год назад

@@AttorneySomm The complete pleasure is mine, John. I was excited to arrive and check in and go to your YT video that as expected, is simply touching perfection . Château Ducru-Beaucaillou would be proud to see this detailed amazing video! Your reputation precedes you, John.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@gabriela_dng Very kind of you, Gabriela! Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is aware of the tasting from my other platforms and has been very supportive!

@gabriela_dng Год назад

How great to hear that! An honor you well deserve!! Hats off! Another glorious news!

@GCOUNDOU 5 месяцев назад

05 is going through a sleeper period... try it in 3 years it will blow you away

@AttorneySomm 5 месяцев назад

Thanks. Definitely waiting on my 05s for now. 👍🍷

@fuzznakano 10 месяцев назад

Good show 😊

@AttorneySomm 10 месяцев назад

Thank you kindly! Cheers!

@larrydalton2205 4 месяца назад

Just saw this video. Glad I have one well stored bottle of the 2000 that i bought on release.

@AttorneySomm 4 месяца назад

Yes, I think you will be very pleased! A tremendous wine.

@larrydalton2205 4 месяца назад

@AttorneySomm Looking forward to it. I bought a significant amount and variety of 2000 bordeaux in 2002, but the only ones that I have quite a few of are Branaire-Ducru, Lynch Bages and Leoville Poyferre. I'm starting to drink more of the 2000's now.

@AttorneySomm 4 месяца назад

@@larrydalton2205 You loaded up on some good ones!

@clementgunther938 28 дней назад

Hi John, have you tasted the 2011 vintage yet? If so, what is your opinion of this vintage for Ducru B.? At $110 on the second market, would you recommend it (I rarely buy 3-figure wines)? Ty !

@AttorneySomm 28 дней назад

Hello! Yes, while 2011 is not a strong vintage generally, the Ducru is a very nice wine and one that is drinking beautifully today! Provided that it was stored properly, I think you will be very happy with it! Cheers!

@rjo8500 Год назад

One of my favorites. I’ve had several vintages. All were very impressive. 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1998 stood out. Still have 2015’s “cruising” in the cellar. Eyeing the 2018 vintage, but not sure if I’ll be around to enjoy it. Lol

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much! Such an outstanding producer! The 18 is one that is similar to 09 and should show well relatively young. 😁Cheers!

@rjo8500 Год назад

@@AttorneySomm Thanks, I’ll grab some soon. The 99 Pt rating scared me off. Usually I go for the inferior vintages so I don’t have to wait 20+ years to enjoy them. Btw, have you tried the 2015 vintage? If so what should I expect? Thanks.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@rjo8500 it is excellent! Definitely more of an opulent expression than an austere classic version. A silky texture. A very enjoyable wine.

@rjo8500 Год назад

@@AttorneySomm Great. So my drinking window should be 2027-2030?

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@rjo8500 Yes, I think 27 should be the reasonable start of the drinking window.

@vangstr 7 месяцев назад

Who coined the wording, "super second" ??? Does it have any meaning?

@AttorneySomm 7 месяцев назад

I did a video on Super Second Bordeaux, the meaning and which producers are considered to be Super Seconds. That video is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-18Em534gAzI.html

@Thesilverthunder777 Год назад

Incredible

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much! Cheers!

@stevenholt4936 Год назад

Another good one, John. I hope your comments re-2005 do not apply universally. I have a few bottles each of Durfort-Vivens and Branaire-Ducru from that year tucked away. I did try a bottle or two of each a few years ago and they were superb. Not sure when to open the next one, perhaps in a year or two.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

Thanks very much, Steven. The 05 was just very different from the others with lower acidity. If we tasted it by itself, I’m sure we would have appreciated it more. And you have some excellent 05s, so I do not think you need to be concerned.

@ronmcmartin4513 Год назад

@@AttorneySomm--"lower acidity" ...Surprising in the context of the 2005 vintage. I think of 2000s as a "complete" vintage(everything in place, hitting on all cylinders, etc.). Best 2005s need 5 years. Good lesser Growths, drink up. 2005 is "fresher", but not as Complete as 2000. Except for the best 2000 long-termers(Latour, La Mission, etc), drink now. I wouldn't buy older than 2009, and fill in with 2011-14, rather than 2006-08. That's just me.

@AttorneySomm Год назад

@@ronmcmartin4513 Thanks for weighing in. It is possible that this 05 will improve with more age. Again, it was an enjoyable wine - I just preferred the others in the lineup on this night. The top 3 were head and shoulders above the rest. And the bottom 3 were also pretty clear. The middle was harder to sort out. By itself I would probably enjoy the 05 and have a much higher opinion. But in the context of this comparison tasting, it did not show well.

@ronmcmartin4513 Год назад

@@AttorneySomm --We've discussed 2005s before, and how it's like the acidic 1995s, just not as austere(Suckling & his Italian palette loved the 95s). 1986s & 88s were always too tannic for me, so I preferred the 1985s & 89s.

@amesas177 6 месяцев назад

I have 2 bottles of 1992 and one of 2000 of these waiting for the right moment to try them how do you decant them and how long ?

@AttorneySomm 6 месяцев назад

For the 1992, it does not really need any air. Ideally you would just stand it upright 4-5 days before and then be careful not to include sediment from the bottom when pouring it. Alternatively, I would pour it directly into the glass with a strainer. The 2000 we poured into the decanter for an hour and it was in great shape after that.

@amesas177 6 месяцев назад

@@AttorneySomm thanks! I’m a beginner in wine tasting i bought meself a climate cabinet and collected some great wines already thanks for your time to react for me it’s precious information Greets from holland !

@AttorneySomm 6 месяцев назад

@@amesas177 My pleasure! Glad it was useful! On older bottles I like to use a Durand wine opener. Older corks can break if you use a normal corkscrew or get pushed into the bottle with an ah-so. The Durand is not cheap, but it is great if you open older bottles regularly.

@amesas177 6 месяцев назад

@@AttorneySomm I will look it up! I have fished out the cork many time already because it broke like you said i am 30 year old now and have a new hobby left by my grandfather I know the Ducru whas his favorite wine 🍷 so can’t wait to taste it when I’m ready for it

@AttorneySomm 6 месяцев назад

@@amesas177 Yes, the Durand really helps! He had excellent taste! I would not wait too long to try the 1992, but the 2000 still has a long life ahead of it. 1992 was a much weaker vintage.