Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2009 Venezia well balanced with a fine

well balanced with a fine persistence and freshness

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

and chalky mineral are accompanied by whispers of grass and grapefruit

A nose of very attractive ripe red berries and plums that deliver a fresh impression with cocoa and sweet baking spices

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2009 Venezia well balanced with a fineFeatures 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