{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-2009-saint-julien-bordeaux-france","title":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou – La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2009 – Saint-Julien Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2009 is a mature Saint-Julien from Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, combining ripe dark fruit with graphite, spice, and refined structure in a polished Left Bank profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, mature, structured Left Bank Bordeaux red\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, floral notes, graphite, and gentle smoky spice\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cassis and dark cherry layered with mineral, earthy, and savory tones\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous yet composed, with fine tannins and balanced freshness\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent and dry, with dark fruit, graphite, and spice lingering through the close\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 shows the generosity of a ripe Bordeaux vintage without losing Saint-Julien definition. Its dark-fruited core is now joined by mature mineral and savory nuances, while the tannins have settled into a refined, approachable frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Mature Saint-Julien with ripe fruit and developed savory complexity\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fine tannins and freshness keep the generous 2009 profile balanced\u003cbr\u003e\n• A polished introduction to the Ducru-Beaucaillou house style at a more approachable level than the grand vin\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Roast beef or grilled ribeye\u003cbr\u003e\n• Herb-crusted lamb\u003cbr\u003e\n• Duck breast with mushrooms\u003cbr\u003e\n• Braised short ribs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Aged Comté or firm cow’s-milk cheeses\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n✓ Drinkers who enjoy mature Left Bank Bordeaux with dark fruit and savory complexity\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Saint-Julien fans looking for a polished, ready-to-drink style\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Collectors who appreciate mature Bordeaux without the price of the grand vin\u003cbr\u003e\n✕ Not ideal if you want a young, primary-fruit-driven red\u003cbr\u003e\n✕ Not ideal if you prefer very soft, low-structure wines\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48154597163060,"sku":"COL-DUCRU-CROIX-09","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"750ml \/ 5 bottles","offer_id":48154597195828,"sku":"COL-DUCRU-CROIX-09-5PK","price":547.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-2009-saint-julien-bordeaux-france.png?v=1786675957","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/products\/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-2009-saint-julien-bordeaux-france","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}