Château Branaire-Ducru 4. Cru Classé Saint-Julien 2017

“The 2017 is such a pretty Saint-Julien.” - Vinous

Anmeldelser af Château Branaire-Ducru 4. Cru Classé Saint-Julien 2017

95-96/100 Vert de Vin Magazine T
"The nose is fruity, racy, very discreetly tight and offers a fine racy power, a fine structure, a good definition as well as a very fine deepness. It reveals notes of cassis, cherry and small notes of juicy/ripe blackberry associated with touches of liquorice, violet, strawberry, racy minerality as well as a very fine hint of toasted/caramelized and discreet hints of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral (racy minerality), well-balanced, elegant, racy and offers juiciness, a good structure, a fine acidulous frame, tension, a beautiful silky touch, a beautiful suavity as well as a fine grain and very discreetly tight. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, juicy/fleshy blackberry and small notes of juicy/crunchy raspberry associated with fine hints of flowers as well as very fine hints of liquorice stick, almond/crushed hazelnut anda very discreet hint of chocolate on the finish/persistence. There is a very fine salinity/sapidity on the finish."

94/100 Vinous
“The 2017 Branaire-Ducru is all class and finesse. Bright and focused, the 2017 speaks with a clear, well-articulated voice. I especially like the energy here. Soft and understated in the classic Branaire style, the 2017 offers notes of red and purplish fruit intermingled with expressive floral and spice notes. The 2017 is such a pretty Saint-Julien.”

94/100 Wine Enthusiast
“An elegantly structured wine, this is both juicy and packed with tannins. Ripe berry flavors are equally prominent in this balanced wine. The wine’s future is promising...”

93/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“Tobacco, cassis, flowers and a hint of mocha dance in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is fresh, bright, sweet and soft. There is an extra bit of lift in the red fruits but the tannins are gentle enough to soften the brightness while adding structure and backbone for aging.”

92-93/100 James Suckling 
“This is very tight and focused with a precise depth of blackberry and blueberry fruit. Full body, melted tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Shows a compacted style.”

92/100 Wine Spectator
“A polished style, with a perfumed mesquite note draped over a core of plum and blackberry puree flavors. The finish lingers, with a mineral hint amid the fruit. Pure and aromatic. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.”

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