Duluc de Branaire-Ducru, St Julien 2018
Description
Château Branaire-Ducru is situated on the opposite side of the road from Château Beychevelle in the south of the St-Julien appellation. The Château has its origins in the 17th century, when it formed part of the estate of Château Beychevelle. After the latter's owner died in debt, the land was parcelled up and sold off, with Jean Baptiste Braneyre acquiring the Branaire hectares in 1680. Braneyre's daughter married Pierre de Luc and the estate passed down through the De Luc family and later the related Ducru family for over 140 years. The last family members to own it were three noble nephews who are represented by the crowns on today's Branaire label. In 1919, Branaire-Ducru was sold to the Tapie family, but its modern renaissance had to wait until 1988 and the influences of the Maroteaux family, under whose direction the wine's quality has surged. Patrick Maroteaux invested heavily.
The colour is intense and deep. The nose is expressive and complex, the nose blends fruity and spicy fragrances. Allowed to breathe, gourmet and refreshing notes are revealed which give the bouquet a tasty liveliness. A perfect expression of the beautiful maturity of this vintage, the mouth seduces with its roundness, its subtle acidity as well as its delicate spicy aromas resulting from the aging. Persistent, the finish is beautifully fresh.
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Bottle Size
750ml