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    Château Branaire-Ducru 2021

    Bordeaux • Saint-Julien • 4th Classified Growth • Red

    294,00€ tax included
    294,00€ tax included
    49,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Julien
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc

    Located in the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Branaire-Ducru , classified as a 4th Growth in 1855, embodies the excellence of the Médoc. This historic estate, neighboring prestigious properties, benefits from a terroir of Garonne gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil, ideal for the great Bordeaux grape varieties. Its elegant and precise style is expressed through fine, fruity wines with remarkable structure. The 2021 vintage perfectly illustrates this quest for balance between tradition and modernity, driven by sustainable viticulture and meticulous winemaking. A distinguished and profound wine, destined for discerning Bordeaux lovers.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • La Revue du Vin de France 97/100
    • Parker (WA) 94/100
    • Vinous 94/100
    • James Suckling 95/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 92/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The 2021 Château Branaire-Ducru Rouge reveals itself with a deep ruby ​​robe with violet reflections. The complex nose opens with notes of black fruit, blackcurrant, and cherry, enhanced by floral and woody touches. On the palate, the wine is supple and structured, with lovely freshness and fine, elegant tannins. The finish is long and persistent, revealing great aromatic precision, typical of the best Saint-Julien wines.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with a beef fillet with porcini mushrooms, a duck breast or a rack of roast lamb.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Château Branaire-Ducru vineyard covers 60 hectares of deep gravelly soil, typical of Saint-Julien. The vines, averaging 35 years old, are planted in predominantly gravelly soil resting on a clay-limestone subsoil, ensuring optimal drainage and even ripening. The classic Médoc grape varieties allow for beautiful complexity in the blends. Sustainable farming practices guarantee the pure expression of the terroir, with respect for the environment.

    Owner and history

    Château Branaire-Ducru has belonged to the Maroteaux family since 1988. The late Patrick Maroteaux profoundly modernized the estate and established an elegant and precise style. Today, his son François continues this commitment to excellence with the same rigor. Dedicated to sustainable viticulture, the family strives to showcase the refined and approachable character of this Grand Cru Classé, combining respect for the terroir with technical innovation in each vintage.

    Vinification and aging

    The estate's winemaking relies on natural gravity, without pumping, to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Each plot is vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
    The 2021 vintage then benefits from aging for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, approximately 60% of which are new. This process reveals the finesse of the fruit while providing a noble structure and remarkable aging potential.

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    The team's opinion

    This 2021 vintage from Château Branaire-Ducru is a marvel of balance, gracefully expressing all the finesse of the Saint-Julien terroir in a refined and elegant style.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2024 à 2038

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame