Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 2ème, Bordeaux, France 2017 skincontact Vrede Chardonnay – or Peace

Vrede Chardonnay – or Peace Chardonnay – hails from a northeast-facing slope in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley with low-vigour

as well as selected plots in El Palo

Sourced from Syrah vines rooted deep amid the limestone and clay rich soils in the Vinsobres and Villafranchiennes du Gard vineyards of the Rhône valley

vessels and percentage of whole bunches

The Bitter Truth Creole Bitters are reminiscent of a style of bitters dating back to an era before cocktails even existed

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 2ème, Bordeaux, France 2017 skincontact Vrede Chardonnay – or Peace90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot Deep, dark purple. A stunning and tight bouquet, very compact, which opens into fine fruit, floral notes, and then a touch of graphite. The palate is juicy, with black fruit and berries, spice, and chocolate, supported by a fine freshness. Full bodied, with remarkable length. The wine spends 18 months in mostly new oak barrels. A revered Saint Julien producer classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Chteau Ducru