Frankrike

Ch. Branaire-Ducru

Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe Saint-Julien

Bordeaux

Saint-Julien

Lovely bright plum colour, slim blue and black fruits, coffee bean and cedar oak notes, carefully constructed with balance, a little short on the finish compared to the excellent recent vintages at Branaire. 55% new oak. 41.5 hl/ha, this is the first vintage with the new cellars, François-Xavier Maroteaux owner and new president of the Union de Grands Crus de Bordeaux.  

Inside Bordeaux

Bright fruits, slate tannins, peony florals, black tea, tobacco and tons of St Julien finesse. Cabernet dominant in aroamtics and fruit character, a delicious Branaire. 53hl/ha yields.

This is an estate that can be so understated as to almost miss its complexity, but this vintage, with its excess and exuberance, does a wonderful job of drawing it out. The concentration is impressive, but there you'll also find a softness and balance that is juicy and enticing. Great job Branaire Ducru. Francois Xavier Maroteaux owner. I honestly think the best example of this château that I have ever tasted En Primeur (and god I hate it when critics say that).

The 2021 Branaire-Ducru is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a lot of coaxing to reveal notes of fresh blackberries, blackcurrants, and pencil shavings, plus hints of bay leaves and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate has a sturdy frame with grainy tannins and compelling tension, finishing on a savory note.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

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The 2019 Branaire-Ducru is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it flies out of the glass with notes of crushed blackcurrants, black cherries, and stewed plums, plus wafts of rose oil, cinnamon toast, and fragrant earth. The medium-bodied palate is juicy and plush, with lively acidity and a spicy finish.

Røde plommer, mørke bringebær, anis, mørk sjokolade, og hint av noen florale toner. 

Smak av røde plommer, sjokolade og eik. Noe alkohol-stikk. Veldig 2018- aktig struktur. 

The 2014 Branaire-Ducru is medium to deep garnet in color. Fragrant scents of kirsch, candied violets, and fallen leaves drift gently from the glass, with hints of Sichuan pepper and black olives in the background. The medium-bodied palate is all class, with great tension and fine-grained tannins framing the elegant perfumed fruit, finishing minerally.

The 2013 Branaire-Ducru is medium garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It offers fragrant notes of redcurrant jelly, dried mulberries, and fruitcake, with hints of dried roses, star anise, and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate features vibrant red berry and floral layers, with a lively backbone and grainy tannins, finishing with a real skip in its step.

The 2012 Branaire-Ducru is medium to deep garnet colored. It opens with notes of dried Provence herbs, damp soil, and tapenade over a core of redcurrant jelly and plum preserves. The medium-bodied palate delivers youthful black fruits with a fine-grained texture and just enough freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.

Søtlig frukt, solbær, integrerte tanniner, god lengde. 

Amatør

WSET 2

Akkurat i dag drikker denne som en kule. Perfekt balanse og lang delikat ettersmak. Fargen er fortsatt purpur ! Duften er perfekt med flott balanse mellom primær, sekundær og tertiære aromaer. En super deilig vin

WSET Diploma

Ruby red. Exotic nose with floral tones, blueberries, blackcurrant, cassis and spice. Fresh acidity. Vibrant and playful with cruched cherries, licorice, blueberries, minerals and light toast. Balanced with tannins that are starting to integrated. Long

Still young and in an early stage of development. Next bottle in 5 years or have it with a good steak?

Veldig lukket i begynnelsen. Etter noen timer med duft kommer primærfrukten mer frem. 

En duft av jordlige solbær, bjørnebær, sorte kirsebær, sorte markjordbær, mørke jordbær, lakris, trøffel, og våt jord. 

Smak av mørke jordbær, røde solbær, lakris, tobakk og trøffel. Integrert syre, heavy tanniner, med høy konsentrasjon. 

Dette er en vin som kan ligge lenger, fortsatt ung. Derimot, så er det moro å se hvordan 05 drikker nå.

Served blind, successfully fooling me into thinking it was a 1998 vintage from St Julien, given its extremely lively and potent character.⁠
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The colour hinted at its age, displaying a saturated ruby that faded towards the mahogany rim. A delightful mix of black cherries, blackcurrant, smoke, earth, cigar smoke, flint, graphite, damp earth, and underbrush contributed to the aromatic complexity.⁠
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Contrary to expectations, the palate revealed a wine much younger than anticipated. It presented a lovely combination of spiced blackcurrants and blueberries seasoned with flint and earth, accompanied by underbrush, fish oil, smoke, and medicinal herbs. A delightful note of raspberry confiture added pleasant freshness.⁠
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The plush and almost resolved tannins were lifted by a very energetic and bright, graphite-infused acidity. This provided a refreshing lift, especially at the back palate, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for another sip.

Fine wine advisor

Transparent brown orange with an orange rim. Sweet and exotic nose with figs, dates, leather and tobacco. Fresh acidity. Lean and sweet pipe tobacco, leather, cedar wood and dried fruits. Balanced with integrated supple tannins. Long with a sweet finish.

Just lovely to taste this mature and sublime red Bordeaux.

When a wine really surprices you in a good way! I guess most of you have had your ups and downs when it comes to wines. The 1967 vintage was not great when it comes to red Bordeaux (Sauternes was great in 67). However you always find some gems. This was one of them!

2024	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Strålende
2023	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Eksepsjonell
2022	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Spektakulær
2021	kr 539,90Tilgjengelig	Strålende
2020	kr 975,00Tilgjengelig	Strålende

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Produsent	Ch. Branaire-Ducru
Årgang	1990
Land	Frankrike, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien
Flaskestørrelse	75 cl

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