Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, (Magnum) 2020 vs CVNE, Imperial Gran Reserva 2016
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, (Magnum) 2020 currently starts £0.20 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £60.20 | £60.40 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château Ducru-Beaucaillou | CVNE |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon | Tempranillo |
| Size | 1500ml | 750ml |
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou, (Magnum) 2020
The 2020 Le Petit Ducru is a classy claret with real depth and charm, full of dark berry fruit, well-balanced acidity and suave tannins. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (with a touch of Petit Verdot in some vintages), it’s aged for 12 months in oak (one-third new), and made with the same rigorous attention to detail as the estate’s grands vins. This is the newest member of the Ducru-Beaucaillou family — a beautifully crafted introduction to the estate's signature style. Sourced from Ducru-Beaucaillou’s vineyards in Saint-Julien, the 2020 it offers a glimpse into the elegance, structure, and elan that define its elder siblings, Ducru-Beaucaillou and La Croix. In short, it’s a seriously good bottle for fans of classic Bordeaux — with all the hallmarks of Ducru, just in a more accessible and earlier-drinking package.
CVNE, Imperial Gran Reserva 2016
On the nose, the 2016 Imperial Gran Reserva presents aromas of black and red fruits, complemented by notes of forest floor, cloves, roasted coffee, cigar leaf, chocolate, caramel, and balsamic nuances. The palate is deep and elegant, with warm tannins well balanced by acidity, leading to a long and complex finish. Crafted from the finest vineyards of Rioja Alta, this wine undergoes a meticulous selection process - from the vineyards to the cellar, to the barrels, resulting in a Gran Reserva with superb aging potential. The cooler growing season has yielded a wine with vibrant acidity and integrated tannins, balancing both power and grace, perfect for drinking now or cellaring for years to come.
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