Chateau Branaire-Ducru

Chateau Branaire-Ducru St Julien 4eme Cru 2017

Bottle Size

75CL

Rating

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James Halliday

Bob Campbell MW

James Suckling

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Chateau Branaire-Ducru St Julien 4eme Cru 2017

HK$530

About The Wine

A polished style, with a perfumed mesquite note draped over a core of plum and blackberry puree flavors. The finish lingers, with a mineral hint amid the fruit. Pure and aromatic. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. WS

Region

BORDEAUX , France

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot, Petit Verdot

Food Match

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Lamb

Aged Cheese

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Mr.Choi

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Very pure and expressive, featuring lovely violet and cassis aromas and flavors that stream forth, backed by light anise and graphite hints. Maintains a fresh feel through the finish, with light minerality engaging with the fruit. Best from 2019 through 2028. WS

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Chateau Branaire-Ducru St Julien 4eme Cru 2016

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The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that isn't shy about its power but pushes its purity to the fore. WS

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Chateau Branaire-Ducru St Julien 4eme Cru 2018

Very attractive aromas of currants, tile and sandalwood with black and red currants. It’s full-bodied with a tight, dense center-palate that remains closed in and tight. Yet there is underlying seriousness and length to this. Perhaps the greatest Branaire-Ducru ever made. JS

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Chateau Branaire-Ducru St Julien 4eme Cru 2020

Plenty of blackberry, blueberry, lead pencil and violet aromas here that follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. So integrated and polished. Changes a lot in the glass. Thoughtful young red. JS

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Branaire Ducru St Julien 4eme Cru 2005

As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of the more distinctive wines of St.-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has turned out another classic. While not as opulent or fleshy as the 2003, and it remains to be seen if it will eclipse the 2000, the 2005 is a big, structured, intensely rich effort with raspberry, blueberry, and spring flower garden characteristics, stunning purity, full-bodied power, and good underlying acidity as well as harmony. The hard tannins suggest 8-9 years of cellaring will be beneficial; it should last for three decades. RP

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