Branaire Ducru (Stained Label) 1982

Branaire Ducru (Stained Label) 1982

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  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Vinous rating 89
Branaire Ducru (Stained Label) 1982
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75 cl

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Founded in 1680 by Jean-Baptiste Braneyre, Château Branaire-Ducru is a Fourth Growth wine producer situated in the Saint-Julien appellation. The estate is currently led by François-Xavier Maroteaux, son of the late Patrick Maroteaux, who acquired the property in 1988. Scoring an impressive 92 Points, Robert Parker writes of the 1982 vintage. "A strong effort for this estate, the 1982 exhibits sweet aromas of plums, licorice, earth, and flowers. The tannins are slightly rustic, but the sweetness of the fruit, the broad expansive mouthfeel, and the wine’s full maturity represent a classic Bordeaux at the top of its game.”
89 Vinous
The 1982 Branaire-Ducru was surprisingly deep in color with just thin bricking on the rim. The nose is a mixture of red and black fruit, secondary aromas of fireside hearth, mint and cedar surfacing with time. This is certainly one of the more fragrant aromatics from the Saint-Julien. The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced, quite tart at first with plenty of succulent red fruit, bitter cherry, a splash of balsamic and considerable length. Whilst it lacks the gung-ho spirit of Gruaud Larose, this is a thoroughly enjoyable 1982 that still has a decade’s worth of drinking pleasure to give. Tasted at the Branaire-Ducru dinner. Neal Martin1st March 2020

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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.

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