Chateau Branaire-Ducru • St-Julien, France
Château Branaire-Ducru is the grand vin of this historic 4ème Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Julien, crafted predomina…Château Branaire-Ducru is the grand vin of this historic 4ème Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Julien, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on warm, deep Quaternary gravel that yields particularly pure, ripe fruit. Known for…Learn More »
$130
/750ml
2010 Retail Average
95
/100
2010 Pro Rating
From the superb 2010 vintage, Chateau Branaire-Ducru shows poised power: ripe blackcurrant and blackberry layered with graphite, cedar and a touch of earth, all framed by fine, juicy tannins. The palate is precise and harmonious rather than heavy, with vibrant acidity keeping the rich fruit lifted and a long, saline-tinged finish that signals many years of graceful evolution ahead.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary; Duck breast with berry jus; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms
Château Branaire-Ducru is the grand vin of this historic 4ème Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Julien, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on warm, deep Quaternary gravel that yields particularly pure, ripe fruit. Known for its combination of finesse, freshness, and vibrant black-fruit character rather than sheer power, it typically shows fine tannins, floral and spicy nuances from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and a refined structure that allows it to age gracefully over decades.