Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien 2018 (750ml)
Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien 2018 (750ml)
Deeply aromatic, the 2018 Branaire-Ducru offers enticing notes of currants, sandalwood and crushed tiles, layered over a rich core of black and red fruits. Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced, the wine showcases a tight, dense mid-palate of vibrant cassis and plum, supported by firm, polished tannins. Hints of mocha, tobacco and violet emerge as the wine unfolds, leading to a long, pure, and beautifully structured finish. Quite possibly the finest Branaire-Ducru ever made, and a Saint-Julien full of energy, refinement and longevity.
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James Suckling, 97/100
James Suckling, 97/100
Very attractive aromas of currants, tile and sandalwood with black and red currants. It’s full-bodied with a tight, dense center-palate that remains closed in and tight. Yet there is underlying seriousness and length to this. Perhaps the greatest Branaire-Ducru ever made. Try after 2026.
The Wine Cellar Insider, 95/100
The Wine Cellar Insider, 95/100
Showing better from the bottle than in barrel, the wine is loaded with black and red berries, smoke, mocha, flowers and coffee bean. Elegant, refined, silky and fresh, the fruit offers this gorgeous sense of purity from the start continuing straight through to the vibrant, red berry packed finish. Fans of Branaire-Ducru should be all over this gem. The wine is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Read more at:
