2004 Ducru Beaucaillou

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Had picked up a couple of these and just had to give one a try when she said we were having NY strips with fresh squash and oven-broiled tomatoes. I know, it's 'way too young.

Nice ripe red color, nose of red fruit, pencil shavings.... more red fruit on entry, a bit of cigar ash joining the pencil.... just not fully developed. Finish was OK but still subdued. 13% alc/vol and about $69 (choke, wheeze). Two hours in the decanter before dinner was insufficient for this youngster to evolve. Will likely not purchase any more.