#96 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009The 2006 Ducru-Beaucaillou exhibits the same analytical richness as its 2005 or 2003 counterpart. While on a par with those top-quality vintages, it boasts an extraordinary personality: endowed with generous fruit and a superb freshness, presenting an elegant albeit solid structure. Varietal Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, 25% Merlot95 Points - Wine SpectatorVery aromatic and beautiful, showing blackberry and raspberry aromas, with hints of vanilla. Deep and complex. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, powerful finish. Excellent for the vintage. Best after 2015.95 Points - DecanterThis is not quite as silky smooth and rich as the 2005, yet it's full of promise. It feels young, with tannins still pulsating around the dark berry fruits, joined by eucalyptus and cigar box notes through the finish. With a precise depth of flavour, it's a classically framed