{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-1996","title":"Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChâteau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis second-growth from Saint-Éstèphe represents the house's signature style, which has for generations been known for elegant wines with a fine-grained tannin structure. Precise grape selection and controlled maceration fermentation ensure the development of complex aromas of elderberry, violet rose, smoked tobacco, and a distinct graphite component. The 1996 vintage was characterized by cool fruit set, dry summer periods, and late rains before harvest. These climatic conditions led to concentrated berries with balanced acidity, making it one of the firmest yet most harmonious cuvées of the era. The oak treatment consisted of two-thirds new oak barrels, which supported the alcoholic backbone with additional vanilla and roasted aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting reveals a dense garnet color with delicate pomegranate reflections. On the palate, the wine presents itself with a velvety embrace, yet distinctly restrained in expression. Firmly integrated tannins structure the core, while fruity-mineral notes of wet earth and dark cocoa dominate. The finish is clean and tart, a clear sign of its long aging potential. It pairs well with roasted venison haunch, braised beef cheeks, or aged hard cheeses from the Alps. A structurally benchmark wine that rewards patience upon opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54469387682130,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/9460\/2322\/files\/2785_43dd046eaf93.jpg?v=1788165052","url":"https:\/\/vinosas.com\/en\/products\/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-1996","provider":"VINOSAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}