Saint-Julien, Bordeaux | Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant

A legend in its prime – Ducru's 1995 is Saint-Julien perfection, weaving together cassis, cedar, and truffle with the estate's signature "liquid graphite" minerality (WA 96pts). The tannins, once formidable, have melted into a velvety cascade, while the acidity still thrills after nearly three decades. Open this with anticipation – decant gently for aged ribeye, then watch as it evolves in the glass through layers of leather, cigar box, and the faintest whisper of violets. A bottle that justifies Ducru's "Super Second" status and proves 1995's underrated brilliance. Among the greatest mature Ducrus available today – showing why this château rivals First Growths in stellar vintages.