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 »
$75
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
94
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Depth and precision define Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2016, with vivid cassis, ripe plum and blueberry layered over notes of licorice, spice and a gentle cigar-leaf savor. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet wonderfully poised, its fine but abundant tannins building in intensity while keeping the wine fresh, energetic and long on the finish. This is a particularly complete and refined expression of the estate, showcasing the concentration and structure that make 2016 such a celebrated vintage in Saint-Julien.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Duck breast with blackcurrant sauce
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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.