La Croix de Beaucaillou - Château Ducru-Beaucaillou - Saint-Julien 2014 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Le Point

15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, pivoine, cassis, bouche ronde, pleine, riche, très en fruit, puissant, tendu, très fruits noirs. 

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Croix de Beaucaillou is a dark, voluptuous beauty. Juicy black cherries, smoke, violets, crème de cassis and new leather are some of the many notes that wrap around the palate, leading to a deep, inky finish laced with purplish-hued fruits. Juicy and extroverted to the core, the 2014 is likely to reward consumers with considerable immediate pleasure. The creamy finish alone is incredibly inviting. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Smoky, spicy and sweet, this smooth, fresh wine is packed with dark berries, a sprig of thyme and soft tannins. The wine will show well young or it can age for a decade. From a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, the wine reached 13.25% alcohol and is aging in 60% new French oak barrels. 90-92 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The La Croix de Beaucaillou 2014 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot that is raised in 60% new oak. This needs a few minutes to settle down in the glass, which is no problem since Bruno and I always have a good natter about the vintage. There is a sense of nonchalance on the nose, nothing too extravagant, quite “contained” compared to recent vintages but clearly with good concentration that will be more evident post-bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with dense tannin, a little powdery in texture, but I like the symmetry and focus defining the finish. Great potential, though it will require 4 to 5 years to fully assimilate that new oak.

Asian Palate

91 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Dark, earthy fruit with hint of violets, blackberry and roasted herbs. Intense, fairly concentrated Croix de Beaucaillou with deep flavors that should age beautifully.

Decanter.com

17 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Well-concentrated, rich fruit with florality and charm from vineyards in the middle of the appellation. No longer a 'second' wine. Drink: 2019-2030 (90)

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

Sweet tobacco, dried seaweed and blackcurrants. Full body, velvety textured tannins and an intense finish. Muscular and serious.

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Fein süssliche Kirschennote, ein Hauch Milchkaffee und Zedernnuancen, gibt sich zart füllig und vielschichtig. Tänzerischer Gaumen, zart stützende Tannine, wunderschöne Länge. Ein musisches Ducru-Kreuz (Croix = Kreuz). 17/20 2019 – 2028

Wine Enthusiast

94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

93–95. Barrel Sample. This wine is powerful in dark tannins that surround the ripe plum and damson plum notes. It is rich and concentrated, yet juicy in acidity. The structured tannins and acidity promise successful long-term aging.