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Label 1708-12

Chateau Branaire-Ducru - 2012

Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Julien
UPC
0 15643 49811 4
New
Other
1708-12
Product Ratings
James Suckling 91pt

A clean and fresh wine with blueberry, mineral and floral character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a crisp finish. This is a very refined and beautiful Branaire.

by James Suckling, 2015
Wine Advocate 90pt

Deep ruby/purple, with sweet cranberry, mulberry and raspberry/blueberry fruit, this is always a distinctive St.-Julien and the 2012 has managed to avoid any of the hollowness or harsh tannins that can afflict some of the Médocs. It is elegant, well-made and an outstanding effort in this vintage. Drink it over the next 15 or more years.

by Wine Advocate, 2015
Wine Enthusiast 93-95pt

Full of ripe Cabernet tannins, this is a structured wine that's chunky in character. It elegantly balances fruit and structure, resulting in a wine that's sure to be impressive.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2013
Wine Spectator 90pt

Bay leaf and tobacco notes are backed by a core of damson plum, black cherry and red currant fruit. The bay leaf edge underlines the finish, with a hint of violet and a well-buried iron accent. An elegant expression of St.-Julien. Best from 2017 through 2024.

by Wine Spectator, 2015