Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 1999 1.5L Paso Robles It matured in a single

It matured in a single 600-liter oak demi-muid for 24 months

making impressively good wines in recent vintages

rather zesty finish with delicate minerality that makes you want more

medium-length finish with shades of crushed pineapple

subtle oak with soft blackberry and dark fruits

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 1999 1.5L Paso Robles It matured in a singleMedium brick colored, the 1999 Ducru Beaucaillou needs a little swirling to release the tightly coiled notions of dried cherries, fruitcake and red currant jelly with emerging hints of balsamic, mincemeat pie, menthol, powdered chocolate and star anise. The medium to full bodied palate is wonderfully expressive with seamless freshness lightly lifting a great core of youthful red and black fruits plus fine grained tannins to support, finishing with