Chateau Branaire Ducru Red Wine

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Julien - "Darker currants, leafy herbs, graphite, tobacco, and subtle orange zest-like nuances... ripe, concentrated, flawlessly balanced. With medium to full-bodied richness, a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, and plenty of tannins, it's another no-brainer."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "A wine of extraordinary depth and dimension, the 2020 possesses tremendous intensity right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, cloves and lavender build as into the explosive, palate-staining finish."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "This is well-packed, with blueberry, acai and blackberry fruit flavors and licorice snap and fruitcake notes. Long and refined despite the copious fruit, showing polish and poise through the finish."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Julien - aromas of dark berries, plums, menthol, violets and baking chocolate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and suave, with a velvety attack that segues into a deep, fleshy palate.

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "An elegantly structured wine, this is both juicy and packed with tannins. Ripe berry flavors are equally prominent in this balanced wine. The wine's future is promising..."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "A wine of extraordinary depth and dimension, the 2020 possesses tremendous intensity right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, cloves and lavender build as into the explosive, palate-staining finish."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "Dark-berry and blue-fruit character to the firm, chewy tannins that are polished and solid. Medium to full body. Wood and walnut undertones now. Impressive."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "This rich, full wine shows the chateau to be at the top of its form. It's finely balanced, pushing both its fruit and acidity, with the tannins taking the supporting role. With its power leashed, this show the stylish side of Saint Julien..."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "An elegantly structured wine, this is both juicy and packed with tannins. Ripe berry flavors are equally prominent in this balanced wine. The wine's future is promising..."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "An extraordinarily complex nose of black currants, blackberries, espresso roast, white chocolate, minerals, and truffles. It displays amazing freshness and definition for such a complex, complete, and full-bodied wine. A brilliant effort..."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "A wine of extraordinary depth and dimension, the 2020 possesses tremendous intensity right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, cloves and lavender build as into the explosive, palate-staining finish."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "This family-owned estate has produced a structured and dark wine with great concentration balanced by acidity and pure, creamy fruit. It is a wine with a good future. The aftertaste leaves juicy acidity and firm tannins." [WS 2018 Top 100 #33]

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "The core 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."[WS 2019 TOP 100 #16]

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "Lots of black fruits with some bitter chocolate character give this plenty of appeal. However, it's a seriously tannic wine that still needs time to fully resolve. Drink now with hearty food or hold."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Julien - "Darker currants, leafy herbs, graphite, tobacco, and subtle orange zest-like nuances... ripe, concentrated, flawlessly balanced. With medium to full-bodied richness, a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, and plenty of tannins, it's another no-brainer."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Julien - aromas of dark berries, plums, menthol, violets and baking chocolate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and suave, with a velvety attack that segues into a deep, fleshy palate.

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "Dark-berry and blue-fruit character to the firm, chewy tannins that are polished and solid. Medium to full body. Wood and walnut undertones now. Impressive."

4th Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "Dark-berry and blue-fruit character to the firm, chewy tannins that are polished and solid. Medium to full body. Wood and walnut undertones now. Impressive."