Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Branaire Ducru
| SKU | 697144 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Deep ruby purple.
Aroma
Lavender, plum, mint and spice.
Flavour
Sweet red cherry, graphite, violet and liquorice.
Food Pairing
Braised lamb, beef stew and smoke duck.
More Info
Fermentation takes place in 28 temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. The average length of maceration lasts about 21 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank. The press wine is aged separately. The wine is aged in 60 to 65% new, French oak barrels for between 16-20 months. The amount of new oak varies depending on the quality, character and style of the vintage.
Wine Spectator, Mar/2019
2016 -
"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. Best from 2024 through 2039. 15,000 cases made."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2018
2016 -
"The 2016 Branaire Ducru has a fragrant bouquet of plush blackberry and graphite aromas, hints of bilberry and briar developing in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is quite succulent and multilayered, offering supple tannin and gentle grip on the finish. Real potential here. One of the best Branaire Ducru in recent years. Chapeau!"
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2015
2014 -
"Haut couture becomes a wine! This dense purple wine has the tell-tale notes of flowers and pencil shavings, and its broad aromatics are intense and totally captivating. Powerful, rich, and full, but less tannic than the 2005 and more opulent, this is a dazzling Branaire to drink between 2017-2035."
Wine Enthusiast, Feb/2017
2014 -
"Spicy, rich and full of ripe fruit, this wine has great potential. It is structured and dense while bringing out a stylish elegance. Blackberry fruit dominates the tannins to create a wine that has both concentration and fine fruit. Drink from 2022."
James Suckling, Feb/2017
2014 -
Wine Spectator, Mar/2017
2014 -
"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. 13,335 cases made."
James Suckling, Feb/2017
2014 -
"The 2014 Branaire Ducru is beautifully textured in the glass. Lavender, plum, mint and spice open up nicely in the glass. Initially quite dense and powerful, the 2014 turns more floral and lifted over time. Sweet red cherry, graphite, violet and licorice add further shades of dimension on the finish. Creamy, silky tannins add to an overall impression of sophistication. The style is round, supple and quite giving, even at this early stage. Tasted three times."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #199, Feb/2012
2009 -
"Aromas of blueberry, dried citrus fruit and currant. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Structured and tannic, but sweet fruit behind."
James Suckling, Wine Spectator. Jun/2010
2009 -
4 Stars. "Deep purple red, fragrant and precisely expressed Cabernet cassis, lovely depth of natural ripeness, a finely textured wine, already elegant and will age well. Drink 2015-28."