Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016 Saint Julien
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Antonio Galloni Januar 2019: The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is powerful. dense and explosive to a degree that is surprising for a wine that is typically much more sensual. There is lovely definition throughout. but readers will have to be patient to catch the 2016 at its very best. Hints of leather. smoke. tobacco and dried flowers begin to open up in the glass. but the 2016 is quite reticent at this stage. In two tastings I found the 2016 unusually closed. Needless to say. it will be interesting to see what time brings.
Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:The best vintage of this wine since 2009! Effusive. fresh redcurrant and cassis aromas give this St.-Julien terrific drive and energy. the elegant. dry tannins beautifully married to the medium body. right through the long. agile finish. Drink or hold.
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92-94 / 100 Parker Punkte
Neal Martin bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016 im April 2017:
The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon. 27% Merlot. 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc picked from 28 September until 19 October at 50 hectoliters per hectare. one of the longest harvest periods at the estate. The nose is quite intense with black fruit infused with pencil shaving and a touch of tobacco. unashamedly classic in style. a little distant compared to some other Saint Juliens but undeniably well defined and full of character. The palate is structured and masculine. exerting a firm grip in the mouth. spicier than its peers with cracked black pepper complementing the black fruit. tobacco and smoke towards the structured finish. There is great length here. very persistent in the mouth. a little "rougher" in texture than others. but that will be smoothed out during élevage and in bottle. Give this Branaire-Ducru five or six years in bottle because it has great potential. one of the best produced at the estate in recent years. (NB This sample was taken from a new barrel. though the final blend will be 60%.)
95-96 / 100 Punkte
James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016 im März 2017:
This is clearly the best wine I have tasted from Branaire-Ducru. Exquisite depth and richness are on offer. yet this is always framed and focused. Layers of fruit and tannins. So deep and long. Incredible quality.
94-97 / 100 Punkte Winespectator
James Molesworth bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016 im April 2017:
A fresh bay leaf note leads off. followed quickly by pure. enticing layers of cassis. blackberry and black cherry fruit that emerge steadily through the long finish. Offers lovely mouthfeel and purity. A very pretty expression of St.-Julien. —J.M.