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Château Branaire-Ducru Barrel Sample (Saint-Julien)

Château Branaire-Ducru

Saint-Julien · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Julien
Appellation
Saint-Julien
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · queijos curados · jogatadas

Rated vintages

  • 201294 pts

    93–95. Barrel sample. Full of ripe Cabernet tannins, this is a structured wine that's chunky in character. It elegantly balances fruit and structure, resulting in a wine that's sure to be impressive.

  • 201193 pts

    92-94. Barrel sample. This wine is based on tannins, yet it also has weight and a complex fruit structure. Its power lies in the density of its texture.

  • 200993 pts

    92-94 Barrel sample. Wood dominant, smooth tannins and a open, generous texture. This is ripe and full in the mouth.

  • 200890 pts

    89-91 Barrel sample. Dark, somewhat austere, a wine that masks the generosity of Saint-Julien. Everything is there, but in grey and white, rather than vivid color.