Appellation: Saint-Julien
Ratings: JS-97 AG-96 WE-95 JD-94 RP 92-94 DC-93
Size: 750 ml
$64.99
13 in stock
Appellation: Saint-Julien
Ratings: JS-97 AG-96 WE-95 JD-94 RP 92-94 DC-93
Size: 750 ml
13 in stock
97 James Suckling
“Very attractive aromas of currants, tile and sandalwood with black and red currants. It’s full-bodied with a tight, dense center-palate that remains closed in and tight. Yet there is underlying seriousness and length to this. Perhaps the greatest Branaire-Ducru ever made. Try after 2026.” (1/2021)
96 Antonio Galloni for Vinous
“The 2018 Branaire-Ducru is every bit as captivating as it was en primeur. Ripe, silky tannins give the 2018 a striking air of sensuality that only grows as the wine sits in the glass. Succulent red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and gravel inflections all open more over time. Even with all of its natural radiance, Branaire remains a model of grace. It is unquestionably one of the under the radar wines of the year.” (1/2021)
95 Roger Voss for Wine Enthusiast
“A deceptively smooth texture and black fruits hide a wine that has great density and richness. Firm tannins lie beneath the ripeness. They will allow this wine to age, giving future concentration and depth. Drink the wine from 2027.” *Cellar Selection* (1/2021)
92-94 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Branaire-Ducru begins just a tad reduced with broody tar, rubber and fried herbs scents giving way to a fragrant core of warm cassis, blackberry pie and blueberry coulis with touches of smoked meats and tobacco. Full-bodied, firm and rugged in the mouth with brawny, muscular fruit and a sturdy frame of grainy tannins, it finishes long and savory.” Lisa Perroti-Brown (4/2019)
93 Decanter
“Branaire-Ducru has managed to produce an exceptionally balanced and refined St-Julien in a year when that was not the easiest task. Depth and complexity is clear, although it’s just a little held back right now. The architecture is such that there are walls to scale and depths to plumb, but with less generosity overall.” Jane Anson (4/2019)
Weight | 3 lbs |
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Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 13 in |
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