Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2009 Venezia well-rounded

well-rounded

A rambunctious blend of seven varieties with full ripeness and big flavors from a stellar vintage

Classic Mourvèdre notes of blueberries

I like the floral character

but also green chillies and black pepper

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2009 Venezia well-roundedFeatures plenty of flash and sizzle, with gorgeous, inviting mocha, espresso and chocolate notes up front, backed by a dense core of plum sauce, cassis, blackberry puree and blueberry reduction accents. Long, showing terrific polish, with a lovely lingering loam note and a buried singed apple wood edge that keeps everything driving through the finish. 96 Pts Wine Spectator