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This is one of the most singular Santa Barbara Chardonnays readers will come across
Shows such balance and beauty already
The 50% whole clusters are nearly buried by the intensity of the fruit and firm tannins that need at least a year or two to soften
This reserve bottling spent 20 months in 50% new French oak
and finishes with enough acid to give it lift and length
2012 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien This is one of theA big wine for the year, the 2012 Ducru Beaucaillou possesses striking depth and intensity from start to finish. Sweet tobacco, cedar, smoke and savory herb overtones add intrigue to this deep, fleshy Saint Julien. I imagine the 2012 will age for several decades based on its fruit density. Whether the tannins ever become noble is another question. Still, it is impossible not to admire the wine's pure depth. (AG)
