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Chateau Branaire-Ducru Bottle

Chateau Branaire-Ducru2017

Chateau Branaire-DucruSt-Julien, France

Château Branaire-Ducru is the grand vin of this historic 4ème Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Julien, crafted predomina…Learn More »

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/750ml

2017 Retail Average

92

/100

2017 Pro Rating

Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2017 Vintage Overview

2017 OVERVIEW

Lifted red and black fruits, hints of citrus peel and gentle floral tones give the 2017 Château Branaire-Ducru a feeling of clarity and poise, while fine, chalky tannins keep everything tightly framed. Medium-bodied but persistent, it shows classic Saint-Julien polish with a stony, refreshing finish that promises even more detail with a few more years in bottle.

Drinking Window
2024 2034
Pairings

Roast lamb with thyme and garlic; Duck breast with cherry glaze; Grilled veal chops

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Chateau Branaire-Ducru · Knowledge Base

About Chateau Branaire-Ducru

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.