Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Julien, 2009, 75clDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Ducru Beaucaillou bursts from the glass with bombastic crme de cassis, black cherry compote and preserved plums notes followed by hints of menthol, hoisin, dusty soil and incense plus fragrant wafts of candied violets and bakers chocolate. Full bodied, rich and spicy in the mouth, the palate offers a beautifully plush texture and bags of freshness, finishing long and layered. An absolute powerhouse! Lisa Perrotti Brown,