Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Ch. Ducru Beaucaillou 1981, 12er OHK

88 / 100 Robert Parker
Consistently one of the most successful wines of this vintage, this mid-weight Ducru-Beaucaillou is showing some pink and amber at the edge. The wine has an attractive nose of wet stones, sweet currant and mulberry fruit intermixed with a hint of spice and earth. The wine has medium body, light tannin, and an easygoing finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2007. Last tasted, 5/02.
Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003

89 / 100 Wine Spectator
A wonderful balance of rich fruit and silky tannins, with plum, vanilla and light tar character. Full-bodied and tannic yet so well integrated; excellent harmony. Drinkable now but better after 1998.--The Bordeaux 50.
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