Ducru vs Las Cases — Across 3 Great Vintages

Saint-Julien is often described as Bordeaux’s perfect middle ground — combining the elegance of Margaux with the power of Pauillac.

At the very top of the appellation stand two Second Growth estates that many consider First Growth in all but name: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou and Château Léoville Las Cases.

In this video, I compare both estates side by side across three exceptional vintages from my own cellar:

00:00 Intro — Saint-Julien: Elegance vs Power
01:23 History & Terroir of Saint-Julien
02:40 2005 — Ducru-Beaucaillou vs Léoville Las Cases
04:00 My Take on 2005
04:20 2009 — Ducru-Beaucaillou vs Léoville Las Cases
05:32 My Take on 2009
05:52 2010 — Ducru-Beaucaillou vs Léoville Las Cases
07:17 My Take on 2010
07:39 Final Thoughts

For each vintage, I discuss:
– Structure and ageing potential
– Balance between power and finesse
– Where each estate excels stylistically
– And which wine has the edge today

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