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May 2331, 2022
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LOT 347

Lot 347

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1986 (3) WA 94

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1986 (3) WA 94
Lot 347 Details
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1986

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 3 x wrinkled & marked labels. 2 x scraped labels. 1 x peeling label. 3 x scraped capsules.

Medium brick in color with a touch of brown, the 1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals growing notes of dried mulberries, kirsch and raisin cake with nuances of celery salt, dried bay leaves, truffles and charcuterie plus hints of old leather sofa and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has quite a powerful structure with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular, dried berries flavors, finishing long with a dried mint kick. August 2020 Drink: 2020-2040 WA 94

3 bts.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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