Ducru-Beaucaillou - 2005 (750ml) 1982 perhaps even outclassing the gaff

perhaps even outclassing the gaff across the road

blockbuster La Mission appears to be one of those rare wines that never goes through a closed

There is an adhesive-like scent on the nose of the Lafaurie-Peyraguey ’03

extremely full-bodied

which seems to want to be both a Pauillac and a ripe vintage of La Mission Haut Brion

Ducru-Beaucaillou - 2005 (750ml) 1982 perhaps even outclassing the gaffThe 2005 Ducru Beaucaillou is a 10,000 case blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot (they used to produce 18,000 20,000 cases). It is an exceptionally powerful wine with a dense purple color, superb intensity, and a beautiful, sweet nose of spring flowers, raspberries, blueberries, graphite, and creme de cassis. Full bodied with fabulous concentration, exceptionally high tannin, good acidity, and massive layers of richness that build