Beschrijving
One of the standouts of the vintage that impressed equally on three different occasions. Fragrant and expressive on the nose, lovely scents and dark fruits. Smooth and crisp, silky but concentrated, such precision and detail straight away with succulent and juicy acidity. There’s concentration no doubt, it’s ripe and intense, the dark perfumed blackcurrants and black cherries give a serious backbone and tension to the wine, while the minty, stony freshness carries the flavour and gives the energy and definition. Excellently weighted on the palate, with structure and a mouthwatering sensation that comes in once the weight settles. So well constructed with a beautiful texture and overall integration of all the elements. Exceptional quality and drinkability on offer with a delicious salty, graphite and flint finish that puts you at the estate. Overlook this at your peril. | Decanter | 2023 | 97
Druiven: 60,5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31,5% Merlot, 5,5% Cabernet Franc, 2,5% Petit Verdot
Château Branaire-Ducru, Quitrième Grand Cru uit Saint-Julien behoorde vroeger bij Château Beychevelle en werd verkocht na de dood van de eigenaar in de 18e eeuw. Sinds de familie Maroteaux het château overnam is er intensief gewerkt en geïnvesteerd om de kwaliteit te verbeteren. Vandaag de dag is Château Branaire-Ducru een consistent goed presterend wijndomein met wijnen die veel waar vor hun geld bieden. In totaal is 60 hectare aangeplant met 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc en 3% Petit Verdot.
Decanter 97 | Suckling 96 | Anson 96 | Parker 96 | Vinous 96 | Perrotti-Brown 95