96
VINUM: "Dunkles Rubinrot; die Nase zeigt grosse Tiefe, Cassis, Brombeeren, florale Noten, die aromatische Komplexität deutet sich erst in Konturen an, doch hier ist ein richtig grosser Wein im Glas; am Gaumen ein Mund voll Wein, reichhaltig, konzentriert, dabei schwerelos über die Zunge gleitend, sensationelle Tanninqualität, perfekt dosierte Säure, langer, saliner Abgang. Zweifellos einer der besten Weine des Jahrgangs."
95
ANSON: "A gorgeously vivid, lifted nose, with floral aromatics, dark berry and cassis fruits, fleshy but understated, elegant and finessed, squid ink, sandalwood, incense, maintains estate signature and is full of pleasure, 100% new oak for ageing, 3.8 pH. Harvest 23 September to 7 October."
95
FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhelling. Würzig, Nuancen von Edelhloz und Lakritze, ein Hauch von Cassis, Brombeerkonfit, zart nach Nougat und kandierten Orangenzesten. Kräftig, reife Beerenfrucht, feiner Säurebogen, rotbeeriger Nachhall, mineralisch-salzig, gute Länge, sicheres Reifepotenzial."
94-
96
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Asian spices, violets, flowers, saffron, licorice, and black with red currants define the perfume. The palate is lifted, juicy, and focused. There is balance between the wine's energy, purity, and vibrancy, which produces a classic-styled wine (In a good way). The energetic finish is enhanced by the wine's chalky tannins and crispness on the backend. Produced from blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14% Merlot, 13.34% ABV, 3.81 pH. Picking took place from September 23 -- October 7. Yields were 24 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2028-2055."
91-
93
THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Ducru-Beaucaillou is showing well at this stage, unfurling in the glass with a perfumed bouquet of dark berries, flowers, gentian and fresh licorice, interwoven with delicate spicy nuances. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and seamless, it is lively and refined, with somewhat firm tannins leading to a gently grippy finish. This was harvested between September 30 and October 15."
