Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:
Cuvee: 85 Cabernet Sauvignon / 15 Merlot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 29. September und 10. Oktober Ebenfalls volle satte Farbe, dicht und kompakt. Die Nase zeigt schon sehr viel, man hat florale Nuancen, dunkle reife Beeren, etwas Veilchen. Am Gaumen ungemein füllen und dicht, super poliert, und balanciert. Sehr langes klares Finale. 96-99 Punkte
Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
The 2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, to be aged 18 months in 100% new barriques. It has a pH of 3.7. 14.5% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 95. Very deep purple-black in color, it prances out of the glass with flamboyant, showy scents of cinnamon stick, wilted roses. star anise, fallen leaves and Ceylon tea with a core of blackcurrant cordial, black cherry compote, violets, chocolate mint and espresso plus a waft of crushed rocks. Full-bodied, opulent and decadently fruited with layer upon layer of black/blue fruit and floral nuances, it has an exquisitely ripe, fine-grained frame and fantastic freshness supporting the multifaceted, beguiling fruit, finishing with tons of fragrant flowers and mineral sparks. At once beautifully elegant and wonderfully bold. About 7.000 cases of the grand vin will be produced, really focusing on the area around the estate.
Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
The 2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a wine of pure and total sensual beauty. Layers of intense fruit nearly cover the massive tannins that lurk beneath. Sweet floral notes, spice, mint, lavender and rose petals all grace a sublime Ducru that is long on class and character. In most recent vintages. Ducru has been a tannic behemoth, but the 2018 is remarkably silky, sumptuous and nuanced. In 2018, Ducru is not an obvious wine, but it is exceptionally beautiful. The 2018 is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. New oak is 100%. Tasted two times.
James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
This is so layered and beautiful with incredible tannin quality. Full-bodied with a caressing texture that reminds me of the finest cashmere. So layered. You want to swallow this. Brings a smile to the face. Wow. So well crafted.
James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Another rock 'em sock 'em St.-Julien here, brimming with nearly exotic blackberry, plum, blueberry and açaí berry reduction notes, bristling with brambly energy and racing through a graphite-edged finish. Shows gorgeous perfume throughout, despite the fairly obvious level of concentration.