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Château Branaire-Ducru 2016 is a Saint-Julien from a strong Bordeaux vintage. The wine combines blackcurrant, structure, and freshness in a classic Médoc style.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| Wine color | Red |
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| Region | Saint-Julien (Bordeaux) |
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The 2016 Château Branaire-Ducru is a Saint-Julien wine with a story of its own. The character of the region and the conditions of the vintage together define its style. This bottle invites you to look beyond the familiar tasting notes and discover its origins as well.
Château Branaire-Ducru is a Quatrième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. The estate has historical ties to the Branaire name and is located in Saint-Julien, where gravelly soils play a significant role in the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2016 vintage is highly regarded in Bordeaux for its balance. A wet spring was followed by a dry summer and a favorable late summer, allowing the grapes to ripen gradually. This is particularly advantageous for Branaire-Ducru: the wine can exhibit both ripe fruit notes and fresh vibrancy, along with refined tannins. The vintage has the structure to age further in the bottle without losing the elegance characteristic of Saint-Julien.
Expect notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, violets, cedar, and graphite. The flavor is concentrated yet restrained, with fine tannins and crisp acidity. The final flavor may change as the wine continues to age in the bottle and depending on the conditions in which it is stored.
Serve at around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. If necessary, let the wine breathe a bit and taste how the aromas develop. Pair a red wine like this with lamb, beef, game, or a aged hard cheese. The exact pairing depends on the dish and the bottle’s age.
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