A wine that shows precision, freshness and structure. Tight and tense, with aromas of fresh blueberries, blue plums, minerals and berries. Restrained and tightly wound, with a medium to full body and a long, tense finish. Very crunchy, with fresh, savory tannins. A chiseled vintage that shows tension and finesse. 58% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon and 2% petit verdot. Already attractive, but better in two more years. (James Suckling, 95 Points)

JD91-93: The true second wine of this great château, the 2023 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is 58% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot, resting in a mix of mostly once-used oak. It has a more Cabernet nose of ripe red, blue, and black fruits as well as subtle tobacco, iron, sappy flowers, and graphite notes. Medium-bodied, balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has fine tannins and a great finish. It shines for its overall balance as well as purity. This beauty hit 13.5% alcohol, with a pH of 3.71 and a massive IPT of 91.