2011 Ch Branaire Ducru 4ème Cru St Julien - 12x75cl
06B1BRAD _ 2011 - Ch Branaire Ducru 4ème Cru St Julien - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Branaire Ducru
  • Region St Julien
  • Grape Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2019 - 2033
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now

2011 - Ch Branaire Ducru 4ème Cru St Julien - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Branaire Ducru
  • Region St Julien
  • Grape Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2019 - 2033
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £518.47 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £400.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, April 2012, Score: 92-94

    A polished, poised wine, we really enjoy the distinguished style of Branaire Ducru. Aromatic and discreet with notes of red and black fruits and lingering spice, this 2011 has notable balance between its structure, acidity and sweet fruit core. There is some soul here, which makes it particularly enticing

  • Neal Martin, April 2022, Score: 88

    The 2011 Branaire-Ducru has a lot of concentration on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, tar and marine-scents bursting from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, quite dense and grippy, but here I find the finish a little tannic and austere, plus it lacks a bit of length. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting. Drink 2022-2032

  • Robert Parker, April 2012, Score: 91-93

    A top-notch effort from this estate, the 2011 exhibits an exotic perfume of lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, raspberry jam and red as well as black currants. Loads of fruit, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and velvety tannin suggest this beauty will drink well for 15+ years. It is one of the stars of the appellation in this vintage. Bravo! Drink: 2012-2027.

  • James Suckling, April 2012, Score: 92-93

    A very pretty red with flowers, blackberries, and blueberries. Full and silky with racy tannins and a long finish. Some hints of cocoa and pleasant bitterness. Well structured.

  • Decanter, April 2012, Score: 16.5

    Very good depth of Cabernet-cassis fruit, good middle sweetness and firm natural tannins. Will show very well. Drink 2015-2028. (4 stars).

  • Jancis Robinson, April 2012, Score: 16

    Deep black cherry colour. Perfumed with cassis, vanilla and spice with a slight green note. More dry and savoury on the palate but there's a cool freshness and balance that leaves the mouth fresh. Drink 2017-2025.

  • Wine Spectator, April 2012, Score: 90-93

    A very elegant style, with a violet frame to the supple red currant, blueberry and black cherry fruit flavors that mingle with high-toned spice on the finish. Offers fine-grained structure.

Producer

Château Branaire Ducru

Across the road from Beychevelle lies Château Branaire Ducru. Until 1988, the entire production was sold in France through the Nicolas chain of wine shops. A change in ownership fortunately also changed that policy and Branaire Ducru now takes its rightful place on the international marketplace. Like most Médoc wines, the core of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon and intensive work in the vineyard ensures optimum ripeness. Ch...Read more

Across the road from Beychevelle lies Château Branaire Ducru. Until 1988, the entire production was sold in France through the Nicolas chain of wine shops. A change in ownership fortunately also changed that policy and Branaire Ducru now takes its rightful place on the international marketplace. Like most Médoc wines, the core of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon and intensive work in the vineyard ensures optimum ripeness. Château Branaire Ducru aims for a balance of elegance and complexity - a trend which has been apparent since 1989, the vintage after its current owner, Patrick Maroteaux, purchased the château.Read less

Region

St Julien

St Julien is like the middle child of the Médoc - not as assertive as Pauillac or as coquettish as Margaux. It lies firmly between the two more outspoken communes and as a result produces a blend of them both. St Julien's wines have often been sought out by aficionados for their balance and consistency, particularly in the UK. Yet due to its middle child nature, it can occasionally be overlooked globally and as a result underrated by those markets outside the UK. Despite the fact that it has no first growths, it has several second growths including Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton, Léoville Poyferré and Ducru Beaucaillou as well as the celebrated châteaux such as Talbot and Beychevelle.

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