By Michael Ganne
1954
“Beautiful elegance and finesse.”
**** (great)
“In Bordeaux during the 1950s, winemakers demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality despite labour shortages and vineyard damage. They embraced advancements in viticultural science and technology, evolving winemaking practices to ensure consistent grape quality and greater control over production.”
Bruno Borie
Cellar-master tasting note (September 2021)
A wonderful surprise for this off-vintage, this very pale coloured wine offers a remarkably perfumed bouquet with a seducing potpourri of spring flowers, followed by dried red fruits, cranberries, cherries and plums, and subtle forest floor notes. The palate is highly perfumed with a lacy, delicate texture and a long, nuanced finish. Beautiful elegance and finesse.
Weather
A difficult year with a growing season that was cool and damp on the whole. Careful selection and handling for the vinification resulted in attractive, soft, well flavoured wines.
Harvest
The Bordeaux harvest officially started October 10th.
Blend (approximate)
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot Noir,
5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
focus on the lots
the sale
Auction held at the Estate
23 JUNE 2024
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
33250 Saint-Julien, Médoc, France
Morning sale 10am CEST (EUROPE/PARIS)
Vintages from 2003 to 2023
A celebration of Bruno-Eugène’s 20 years at the helm of the estate with these younger vintages.
Afternoon sale 2pm CEST (EUROPE/PARIS)
Vintages from 1887 to 2000
A celebration of memory through these more mature vintages.
