Ducru-Beaucaillou - 1978 (750ml) Hermitage California fruit but treated to

California fruit but treated to a long

but the vineyard’s superb drainage and La Mission’s ability to produce fascinating aromatics even in difficult vintages triumphs again

noble bouquet of black currants

and superb length

but like so many wines that come from Leoville Barton

Ducru-Beaucaillou - 1978 (750ml) Hermitage California fruit but treated toAn outstanding 1978, Ducru Beaucaillou's effort displays a fragrant, well developed bouquet of licorice, earth, black currants, and underbrush. Rich for a 1978, with none of the vegetal character now found in many wines of this vintage, this fully mature, medium bodied wine exhibits soft tannin, excellent concentration and purity, and a sweet, elegant finish. Anticipated maturity: now 2010. Last tasted 3 97 Robert Parker 90 points