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The tasting |
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Intense red with garnet highlights. |
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Expressive and complex, with ripe, juicy fruit and lovely red fruit aromas underlined by spicy notes. |
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Full-bodied and rich, this wine unfurls supple tannins, with subtle woody notes revealing beautiful acidity and a harmonious, well-balanced structure. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Herb-crusted rack of lamb, beef steak with pepper sauce, duck breast and roasted vegetables. |
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From now until 2027 |
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The estate and the wine |
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A standout Saint-Julien estate known for its impeccable work ethic, Château Branaire-Ducru stands as one of the crown jewels of the appellation. Nestled on 50 hectares of quaternary gravels that once belonged to the Château Beychevelle estate, Château Branaire-Ducru is one of Médoc's best-kept secrets. It masterfully balances elegance with full-bodied richness, making it one of the best value buys in its region. And its second wine? It never falls short, especially in a standout vintage like 2018! |
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The 2018 Red Saint-Julien Duluc de Branaire-Ducru offers the best of its assets, buoyed by a full, beautifully mature vintage. Notes of black fruit, cedar and spices combine elegantly in a delicate framework, the signature of the cru. Round and slender, framed by delicate tannins and a long finish, this wine is already radiant, offering all the panache of a great St Julien wine! |
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Hand harvested from September 19th to October 10th. Traditional vinification. Bottled on June 8, 2020. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023 |
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