Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2019 SLO Down Wines may be the most quintessential

may be the most quintessential Breton cuvée of the lot

but is quite silky and long at the finish

A classic example of quality Finger Lakes Riesling

Still shows some tannin

chicken or quail and with roast and barbecued vegetables

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France 2019 SLO Down Wines may be the most quintessentialThe wine of the vintage in Saint Julien, if not all of the Mdoc, the 2019 Chteau Ducru Beaucaillou is based on 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, aged in 100% new French oak, that hit a natural alcohol of 14. 2% with a monster IPT (number of tannins) of 88. It's certainly one of the most concentrated Saint Juliens, revealing a dense purple hue to go with a stacked bouquet of crme de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, damp clay, tobacco, and hints