Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2020 (75cl)

This is the 2020 wine from Château Ducru Beaucaillou in Saint-Julien. The estate's name combines former owner Bertrand Ducru, who bought the property in 1797, with the beautiful pebbles on which the vineyards rest. The château overlooks the Gironde and was recognised as a Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855. The Borie family has been connected with the estate since 1941, and Bruno Borie has led it since 2003 as the third generation of his family there. The pebbly soils of Saint-Julien and the proximity of the estuary form the constant background to this family story.