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Saint-Julien quatrième grand cru classé en 1855 Logé en caisse bois de 6 bouteilles 75 cl Lisa Perrotti-Brown > Parker 93-95+ | Yves Beck 95 | Neal Martin 94-96 | Antonio Galloni 94-96 | Jane Anson > Decanter 93
50.81 CHF (47.00 CHF HT)
Neal Martin 94-96 points www.vinous.com The 2019 Branaire -Ducru is one instance where I felt that the first two bottles via the UGC shipment were not quite correct, so I requested two more direct from the château. They were different. It has plenty of dark berry fruit on the nose mixed with smoke, tobacco and undergrowth scents – just classic Saint-Julien. The palate is medium-bodied with a tangy saline entry, fresh and defined by the crisp tannins. Whereas the first samples lacked a bit of cohesion, this is more focused and detailed with a seriously impressive classically styled, graphite tinged finish. Result? Best Branaire I’ve tasted in barrel. Kudos to François-Xavier Maroteau and his team.
Yves Beck 94-95 points www.yvesbeck.wine
Dégusté le 01.12.2021 par Yves Beck
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc
A Branaire on a le sens du détail, de la délicatesse ! Dans cette logique, le bouquet est filigrane, subtil et précis. En bouche, la donne change quelque peu; le sens du détail est certes également de mise, mais la puissance relatée au travers de tannins serrés et pertinents ne peut laisser indifférent ! Accouplée à la précision, elle souligne l’aptitude de Branaire-Ducru à créer des vins qui s’imposent avec subtilité. Un grand Branaire ! 2024-2044
In Branaire hat man einen Sinn für Details und Finesse! In dieser Logik ist das Bouquet filigran, subtil und präzise. Am Gaumen ändert sich das Bild ein wenig; der Sinn für Details ist zwar ebenfalls gut vertreten, aber die Kraft, die durch die straffen und präzisen Tannine vermittelt wird, kann einen nicht gleichgültig lassen! Zusammen mit der Genauigkeit unterstreicht dies die Fähigkeit von Branaire-Ducru, subtile imposante Weine zu schaffen. 2024-2044
Lisa Perrotti-Brown 93-95+ points www.robertparker.com Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2019 Branaire-Ducru starts off a little broody, with woodsmoke and graphite-inspired scents giving way to an emerging core of warm cassis, mulberries and fruitcake plus touches of mocha, rose petals and bouquet garni. Medium-bodied, the palate reveals surprising energy with bags of perfumed black fruits juxtaposed by compelling tension and a fine-grained texture, beautifully supporting the tightly knit layers, finishing on a lingering mineral note. If the bottled wine delivers on this promise, I foresee a wonderfully poised, nuanced Branaire-Ducru of the sophistication and caliber that has not been seen for quite some time. Exciting!
Jeb Dunnuck 94-96 points www.jebdunnuck.com Beautiful blue fruits, tobacco, damp earth, and floral notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Branaire-Ducru. It’s medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, has silky tannins, and shows the quality of the vintage perfectly. A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades or more. It reminds me of the 2009.
Jane Anson 93 points www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux,15 May 2020 ) Floral-studded nose along with cassis fruits, this is an enjoyable Branaire Ducru that is easy to recommend. Lighter-framed than some in the appellation with its characteristic fine tannins making this a medium-term drinker within the St Julien context. Plenty of juice running through the palate, enjoyable baked earth and menthol notes and a kick of salinity on the finish. A yield of 43hl/ha. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window 2026 – 2042
Antonio Galloni 94-96 points www.vinous.com The 2019 Branaire-Ducru dazzles from start to finish. All the Brainaire signatures – rose petal, lavender, red and purplish fruit – are present, but they are kicked up a few notches, with all of the radiance of the year on full display. Soft, plush and so alluring, the 2019 Branaire is one sexy wine. Impressive. Tasted two times.