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Branaire Ducru 2000
HED0321
75 cl
13%
£120.00
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Château Branaire-Ducru is a 4ème Cru Classé estate situated near Château Beychevelle in the south of the St-Julien appellation. The 2000 is a gorgeous example of Left Bank Bordeaux in the peak of middle age. Its intense structure has softened to give silkiness on the palate and more savoury nuances of cedar, tobacco, truffle and graphite have joined the delicious core of black fruits. Whilst excellent to drink now, there is enough acidity, tannin and fruit weight to suggest another 10 years would be no trouble.
90
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The 2000 Branaire Ducru was picked September 25 to October 10 at 12.7° alcohol. It has a similar bouquet to my previous bottle, unfolding discreetly in the glass to reveal cedar-infused red fruit, while hints of dried blood/meat juices evolve with aeration. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and old-school, offering frayed tannins, noticeable acidity and tobacco and black pepper on the finish, which lacks grip compared to other bottles. Decanting would certainly benefit this wine. Neal Martin1st September 2021
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Founded in 1680 by Jean-Baptiste Braneyre, 4ème Cru Classé estate Château Branaire Ducru currently spans 60ha and is situated on the opposite side of the road from Château Beychevelle in the south of the St-Julien appellation. Renowned for producing pure and classic St-Julien, which is elegant, supple and well-balanced.
The estate is planted with predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, together with smaller amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc and is used to produce both the historic first wine in addition to a second wine, Duluc de Branaire-Ducru. These are reds that are perfect for aging, opening up with time in bottle and offering superb freshness and purity.