Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Ducru-Beaucaillou owes its name to the “beautiful pebbles”, Gunz gravel, quartz pebbles swept by the ancient Garonne nearly two million years ago. These Gunz gravels gave rise to poor soils, forcing the vines to draw their nutrients at depth. In summer, the pebbles retain daytime heat and return it to the vines at night to facilitate grape ripening. A five-hectare park descending to the river completes this exceptional heritage ensemble, graced with century-old trees and statues of Diana, Bacchus and Demeter.