Beschrijving
Really fragrant on the nose; graphite and liquorice, dark blackcurrant and bramble fruit elements with highly-charged floral aromatics. Smells rich and ripe but clean also. Precise and finessed, this has a lovely energy straight away, great movement and motion from start to finish. Juicy and supple, crunchy, really lovely acidity, not too sharp or too tart with fine tannins that give such a lovely frame. Not dense at all – this is streamlined but is given some weight by the ripe fruit and some texture by the soft stoniness. Pretty and stylish and still packing some power – has a tiny air of opulence about it probably because they’ve used all four grapes with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc adding complexity. It has a bit more warmth, and a touch of sweetness, than some others which are more straight. I like this a lot, still with freshness and cool undertones. Hints of cedar and spiced mint on the finish with some graphite and wet stone too. 18 months ageing, 60% new oak. 13% press wine. First vintage in the new, gravity-fed cellar. | Decanter | 2024 | 95
Druiven: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5,5% Cabernet Franc, 3,5% 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.
Suckling 95-96 | Decanter 95 | Anson 94 | Wine Advocate 93-94 | Perrotti 92-94 | Robinson 16,5
