Funky and grassy and fruity and insanely good for this price
this magnum bottling exhibits significant depth and tension
allowing the terroir to speak authentically
If anyone needs enticement to try Madeira - these wines were amongst the most highly prized by our country’s founding fathers
Cornelissen employs a minimalist regimen—avoiding all chemical additives in the vineyard and cellar—while relying on fermentation in neutral vessels to ensure the volcanic terroir remains unmasked
2020 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien - Half Bottle Producer_Ducru-Beaucaillou Funky and grassy and fruityLa Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is produced by Chteau Ducru Beaucaillou, a Second Growth estate located in the Saint Julien appellation that has been managed by the Borie family since 1941. The vines are rooted in the estates signature gravelly soils, which are rich in quartz and aid in drainage, and the wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small portion of Petit Verdot. In the glass, it shows a dense character with notes of