Château Branaire Ducru
Château Branaire Ducru, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2019
justerini & brooks tasting note
“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. 95-96/100”. – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
critic reviews
94/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux
One of the more discreet St Juliens, undergoing a great resurgence right now, and this stands out for its quality and value. Tobacco leaf, baked earth, crushed rocks, crayon and mint leaf set against blueberry and cassis fruits. Balanced, with the finesse of the appellation. Ideally this is put away for another four years or so, but it has the delicacy that makes it just about approachable if you can't wait. I drank it with friends a few months ago, and nobody was complaining. 43hl/h yield.
DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2040
date of review 12/2023