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2018 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 12x75cl

Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
Vintage: 2018
Pack size: 12x75cl
Pack type: Original Wooden Case
JR16.5RP93VM96

Duty Status: In Bond£459 (Ex. UK Duty & VAT)£589.25 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)Availability: Immediate
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Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

JancisRobinson.com 16.5

Tasted blind. Not that deep a crimson. Light and fresh – lunchtime claret?! Easy-peasy. Until some pretty grainy tannins on the end. [20/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2040

Vinous 96

The 2018 Branaire-Ducru is every bit as captivating as it was en primeur. Ripe, silky tannins give the 2018 a striking air of sensuality that only grows as the wine sits in the glass. Succulent red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and gravel inflections all open more over time. Even with all of its natural radiance, Branaire remains a model of grace. It is unquestionably one of the under the radar wines of the year. [Antonio Galloni, 29/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2048

Robert Parker 93

The 2018 Branaire-Ducru has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and an upfront, expressive nose of baked black plums, boysenberries and Morello cherries with an undercurrent of dried mint, spice box and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate packs a very pleasant fruit wallop, featuring juicy black fruits and a firm, grainy frame, finishing long with lovely purity. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 26/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2043

Producer Profile

Producer Profile

Château Branaire-Ducru

Château Branaire-Ducru, a 4ème Cru Classé winery in the Saint-Julien appellation is also the name of the main red wine it produces. Spread over 60 hectares throughout St-Julien, the château is just across from Château Beychevelle.

Previous owner Patrick Maroteaux, who served as president of both the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and the St Julien appellation, passed away in 2017 and his son François-Xavier continues to serve his father’s legacy, including using top Left Bank estate consultant Eric Boissenot.

Château Branaire’s legacy also lives through popular culture in Roald Dahl’s story “Taste”!

The château produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, benefitting from vines aged 35 years and harvested by hand.

Our Verdict:
Branaire-Ducru produces the most lifted, elegant wines of the St Julien appellation – finesse leads the way over power here, but the wines retain great ageing potential.  

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United Kingdom - We deliver Monday to Friday across the UK.

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We offer UK storage in the temperature-controlled facility LCB Eton Park which is part of the LCB network.

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We offer a free Click & Collect service from our Brighton Shop.

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