Description
LAND/REGION
France,Bordeaux
Alcohol content:
13%
Classification:
Saint-Julien AOC
Drinking temperature:
16-18°C
Optimal drinking window:
Over 15 years
Quality classification:
4ème cru classé
Deep, bright ruby red
Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, cedarwood, violets, licorice
Ripe tannins, balanced, long elegant finish, notes of dark chocolate and tobacco
Deer medallions, entrecote, pepper steak, stuffed peppers
Allergens
Contains sulfites
Closure
Cork
Organic
No
Subregion
Saint Julien
Training System
Guyot
Rebsorte
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot
Abfüller Informationen
Château Branaire-Ducru, 1 Chem. de Bourdieu, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, FR
The Duluc de Branaire-Ducru St. Julien 4 GCC 2016 from Château Branaire-Ducru is a deep, bright ruby red. Its bouquet unfolds seductive aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and a touch of cedarwood, accompanied by subtle notes of violet and licorice. On the palate, the wine reveals an impressive structure with ripe tannins, a remarkable balance and a long, elegant finish that leaves behind nuances of dark chocolate
and tobacco.
This fine wine consists primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine its strong structure and complex aromas, while Merlot provides softness and fruitiness. Cabernet Franc brings a fine spice and elegance, and Petit Verdot complements the mix with deep color
and intense aromas.
The special feature of the Duluc de Branaire-Ducru lies in its careful vinification and the use of grapes from the winery’s younger vines. This practice makes it possible to create a more accessible wine that still preserves the typical characteristics of a Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé. The estate’s 4ème Grand Cru Classé (4 GCC) status, which comes from the 1855 classification, means that this wine is one of the best wines in the Bordeaux region. This ranking confirms the excellent quality and outstanding reputation of the winery
.
