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Xavier Borie consistently makes one of the finest of all Pauillacs here. Now that he has left Ducru Beaucaillou to the care of his brother, he has more time to devote to this fine property which, in top vintages such as 1982, 1990, 1996 and 2000, has regularly produced quite magnificent wines. Frequently a match for Lynch Bages and Pontet Canet and usually cheaper en primeur. An extremely reliable property that the canny buyer should consider every year. This lovely nose, offers clean, focused dark fruits with hints of cassis, text-book Pauillac minerality and sweet French oak; generous and full, yet refined. The palate is smooth and easy-going, with lovely purity to the ripe, dark, mineral fruit. Clean acidity and long, refined tannins seanlessly support the fruit with great balance. Not a blockbuster, this is a classic, serious Pauillac of lovely finesse. ONE TO FOLLOW.Farr Vintners
'The 2006 exhibits a deep purple color as well as classic aromas of cassis and blueberries, ripe tannin, medium body, a distinctive minerality, and a long finish. It recalls the brilliant 1995 and 1996 made here. Fashioned from yields of 47 hectoliters per hectare, the final blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc.90-92"Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
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