- Herkunftsland: Frankreich
- Region: Bordeaux
- Anbaugebiet: Saint-Julien
- Rebsorten: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% 4% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
- Rebenalter: 30 Jahre
- Klassifizierung: 4e Grand Cru Classé 1855
- Trinkreife: 2025 bis 2045
- Vinum bewertete (06/2019) Château Branaire Ducru 2018 wie folgt: “Ungewöhnlich wuchtiger, feuriger, vollmundiger Wein, dem es auch an Frische nicht mangelt, im Stil des Jahres sehr gelungen.” – 17/20
- James Suckling bewertete (03/2021) Château Branaire Ducru 2018 wie folgt: “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. ” – 97 Punkte
- Antonio Galloni bewertete (03/2021) Château Branaire Ducru 2018 wie folgt: “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.” – 96 Punkte
- Jeb Dunnuck (03/2021) Château Branaire Ducru 2018 wie folgt: “A beautiful Saint-Julien, the 2018 Château Branaire-Ducru reveals a deep purple color as well as ample, earthy cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with sous bois, earth, lead pencil, and cedar. With that classic Saint-Julien pure fruit, sumptuous aromas and flavors, sweet yet present tannins, and a solid spine of acidity, it’s going to need 5-7 years to hit maturity yet should keep for 20-25 years or more. I don’t think it’s going to match the blockbuster 2009 (it’s more in the pretty, elegant style of the 2016), but it’s a gorgeous, elegant wine you will love to have in the cellar..” – 94 Punkte
- Serviervorschlag: 2 Stunden dekantieren, Trinktemperatur 18°C.
- Passt zu: gegrilltes T-Bone Steak, Lamm, Fasan
ames Suckling bewertete (03/2021) Château Branaire Ducru 2018 wie folgt: “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. ” – 97 Punkte
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Serviertemperatur: 18
Aufbewahrung: bis 2050
