2015 Branaire-Ducru (St-Julien)

Origin
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Wine Score
90-92 pts, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Apr 2016 94 pts, J-M Quarin, quarin.com, Apr 2016 16.5 pts, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, April 2016 92 pts, Stephen Spurrier, decanter.com, Apr 2016 91 pts, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, Apr 2016

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Media Reviews

Neal Martin

The 2015 Branaire-Ducru is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 18 September until 8 October, with two or three intervals in between. Matured in around 60% new oak (although as usual my barrel sample was from a new oak barrel), it has a high-toned, black cherry and cassis scented nose that perhaps feels a little constricted by the new wood in this sample, though not necessarily once in bottle. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, white pepper and a touch of sage, gritty tannin, foursquare and a little conservative. There is commendable weight on the finish, if not quite the precision compared to its peers. I noticed this gaining more cohesion in the glass, which bodes well for once the Branaire-Ducru is in bottle. I expect this to rest at the top of my banded score. 90-92 points

Jancis Robinson

Dark ruby. Sweetly gamey on the nose. A little light compared with some but very correct. Quite advanced. But just slightly austere in style. No one could object but I can`t imagine many falling madly in love. Stones on the finish. 16.5 points

Stephen Spurrier

Very good vigour of fruit and typical of the restrained elegance of this fine fourth growth, with a little more natural richness this year. Purity and length for a fine future. 92 points

Tim Atkin MW

This was comparatively backward and closed when I tasted it, still showing a slight angularity that should soften in barrel. The components are there. sturdy Cabernet-based fruit, fresh acidity and good depth. Drink. 2022-32. 91 points

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