TN Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou 1976

The year 1976 was very hot and dry in Bordeaux. However the conditions were not right to produce a 1982 style wine, and most wines were easy drinking and matured fairly early. Most should have been consumed many years ago.

The 76 Ducru I opened had been stored properly since release. It was still fairly dark with just a bit of brick around the rim. It had a quite strong cassis character. The tannins are resolved. The acid tends to the low side. It is still holding well in general and is very easy to drink. It lacks the complexity of the best vintages.

M. Broadbent had only older tasting notes to mention in his most recent book. He stated: " Ch Ducru-Beaucaillou frankly very contradictory notes. Certainly not a shrinking violet; mouthfilling, surprisingly tannic. . Feb 1988. Probably *** but second opinion needed." It sounds as if there may have been more than the usual bottle variation with this wine.

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Cwdjrx _
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Interesting note, thanks. I'm attending a vertical of Ducru in March. I've only ever had the 1995 Ducru last year which is nowhere near ready. We're tasting the 67, 78, 81, 82, 83, 90, 95 Lalande Borie and 97. I've had a horizontal of the 78's before, but I'm not sure what to expect for the '67. The 82 should be fabulous and am curious where the

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Peter Muto

It was very nice in the 80s when young, but will have kicked the proverbial bucket by now. No worries, though - I often add wines like that to vertical events I arrange, as you can get at least an idea what it used to be, and it adds a bit of historical perspective.

And you never know - it might be better than I think it will be.

Be sure to post notes.

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Bill Spohn

I definitely will. At said 78 Bordeaux horizontal, there was a mystery wine. Turned out to be a 78 Napa Cab. (Can't recall which). Blew the Bordeaux out of the water. Nobody thought it was from 78, tasted against the tired 78's. Not having high expectations, I think I will enjoy the 78 Ducru I think.

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Peter Muto

I have only one left. Look forward to your notes.

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Bill Spohn
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My wife and I will be in Vancouver Friday June 4th for one night. We will be staying at the Sheraton Wall Centre and would appreciate any suggestions as to restaurants- We won't be hungry as we are coming off of a cruise but would like something nice for fancy maybe up to 140CAD but a bistro would be nice as long as the food is good and the wine list is respectable (well, as long as the wine list is respectable . . .)

I felt that you should know this one pretty well as it is your home turf.

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jcoulter

Piccolo Mondo at 850 Thurlow or Crocodile at 909 Burrard (Alsatian specialty, ask for Robert the sommelier).

Both are within walking distance of your hotel.

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Bill Spohn

I had the 67 Ducru many years ago. Like many wines of that somewhat unripe vintage, it was a decent food wine early on. I have only a very few bottles of 67 Bordeaux, because I thought all I had should have been drunk many years ago. Some may still be holding on, but it would be difficult to find one that has improved over the last 10 years.

The 61 Ducru still is outstanding and holding well. The 62 is not too far behind the 61, but it probably needs drinking very soon. The 70 is excellent.

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Is it anything like the restaurant of the similar name in Strasbourg?

Thanks for the tips

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jcoulter

Will you be coming on to Seattle? A lot of cruise passengers that dock in Vancouver travel to Seattle for flights back home. If so, let me know.

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Vino

Vino wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Not this time, we are catching a flight from YVR

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jcoulter

Another suggestion a short cab ride away from the Wall Centre Hotel is Cioppino's Enoteca where you can enjoy bistro style Italian food along with a nice selection of wines. For a complete list, go to:

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and click on the "Cioppino's Complete Wine List" link. Not bad but lacking in local content.

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mtani

Try "Season's in the Park" in the Queen Elizabeth Park (33rd and Cambie) Absolutely incredible view over Vancouver, not to mention the setting in the park. Go early so you can walk around through the gardens.

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Another suggestion a short cab ride away from the Wall Centre Hotel is

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Donald McIntosh

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