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
2018 Retail Average
95
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Silky cassis and plum fruits glide through Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2018, framed by ripe yet firm tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that gives the wine both lift and precision. Notes of blackberry, red currant, violet, spice and graphite build in intensity, with a long, tobacco-tinged finish that shows the depth and seriousness of this particularly successful vintage. Structured and refined, it promises even greater complexity with further cellaring.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; dry-aged ribeye steak; duck breast with blackcurrant jus
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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.