Ch Branaire-Ducru - Saint-Julien 4eme Grand Cru Classe 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Ch Branaire-Ducru
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Saint-Julien
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2018
Sku	33610
Size	750ml

 

WS

94-97

JS

95-96

Winter and spring saw plenty of rain, enabling the ground to increase its water content. The risk of powdery mildew was exceptionally high and required great attention. Bud burst was quite late, but uniform, followed by flowering in good conditions. Then followed the complete opposite with a hot, very dry summer. 2018 was to be one of the earliest on record.

Lovely multiple layers of well-ripened fruit, nicely balanced by fresher hints on this very expressive nose. On breathing it grows in intensity. The effects of ageing contribute beautifully to the whole. Immediately very round on the attack, impressively big, but with extremely fine tannins. It develops with lovely consistency, revealing a very sophisticated deep fleshiness and density. Its aromatic complexity and lovely acidity carry through the whole experience, which ends with delightful long fruit.

This is a fantastic Branaire with deep and dark fruit, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Lots of raspberries, too. Full-bodied with firm and creamy tannins and a super long finish. We will see if it’s better than 2016, but on its way.

This is well-packed, with blueberry, açaí and blackberry fruit flavors and licorice snap and fruitcake notes. Long and refined despite the copious fruit, showing polish and poise through the finish.