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Ch. Branaire-Ducru

Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe Saint-Julien

Bordeaux

Saint-Julien

67 Pall Mall, London

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.

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Expert

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. 

Amatør

Søtlig frukt, solbær, integrerte tanniner, god lengde. 

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?

Kompleks, skogsbær, bjørnebær, savoury, fin syre, M+ lengde. Bra balanse alderen tatt i betraktning. Ok+ integrerte tanniner, men fortsatt noen år å gå på før denne er drikkeklar. 

Sommelier

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!

2021	539,90 krNot available	Very Good
2020	975,00 krAvailable	Excellent
2019	581,00 krAvailable	Excellent
2018	622,60 krAvailable	Excellent
2017	565,30 krAvailable	Not rated

Category	Red wine
Vinmonopolet no.
Producer	Ch. Branaire-Ducru
Vintages	1989
Country	France, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien
Bottle	75 cl

Alcohol	12 %
Acid	%
Sugar	g/l

Packaging	Glass
Cork type
Selection	Uten utvalg
Wholesaler	Symposium Wines AS
Carrier	Vectura AS