Floral notes intermixed with raspberries, black currants, minerals, and a hint of new oak emerge from the dense purple-colored 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou. The wine is sweet, dense, and medium to full-bodied, with undeniable elegance and finesse as well as a finish that lasts for 45+ seconds. A wine of remarkable symmetry, balance, elegance, and minerality, it is the Lafite-Rothschild of St.-Julien,. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+. -Wine Advocate Fantastic aromas of blackberries, wild berries and mi...

Rating: 92(+?) - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-03

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Julien: 96 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

suprinngly flat. different from typical ducru. may be not ready. bought from Eric in lkf