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 »
$65
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
92
/100
2017 Pro Rating
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.
Roast lamb with thyme and garlic; Duck breast with cherry glaze; Grilled veal chops
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.