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94
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93
RP
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Critic reviews

2011 Château Branaire-Ducru

Sale price $1,030.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

The 2011 Château Branaire-Ducru showcases the estate’s skill in crafting wines of elegance and restraint in cooler vintages. Gravel-rich soils provided drainage during the wet spring, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen fully by harvest. Aromas of redcurrant, cranberry, and fresh herbs introduce a medium-bodied palate of tart red fruit, graphite, and tobacco, with fine tannins lending structure to this graceful and classically styled Saint-Julien.


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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity

Critic Reviews
94

With dense fruit and a powerful, complex structure, this is one of the best wines from this chateau. Blackberries, black plums and a rich, generous character are all here, along with fine tannins. Drink this great success from 2018.

Wine Enthusiast
93

Branaire does a great job with classic, elegant and well-balanced vintages, and here it really is delivering a delicious St-Julien. Plenty of depth to the fruit, alongside pencil lead aromatics. Traces of fig and spice that reflect the drought conditions of early in the year, but it has elegance and sapidity through the finish and is extremely classic. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend.

Decanter
92+

An underrated wine that has shed its youthful austerity to offer terrific drinking today, the 2011 Branaire-Ducru exhibits aromas of sweet cassis, loamy soil, cigar wrapper and classy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate framed by powdery tannins and lively acids. On release, it was far from apparent that this would emerge as a charming classic, but in a blind tasting, I mistook it for the estate's 2010.

Robert Parker
2011 Château Branaire-Ducru
2011 Château Branaire-Ducru Sale price $1,030.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

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The Estate

Château Branaire-Ducru, a Fourth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, has been producing wines in Saint-Julien since the 17th century. Known for its elegant and precise blends, the estate emphasizes Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, crafting wines that reflect the balance and structure of the Left Bank.

2011 Château Branaire-Ducru 2011
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2011

Fresh & Elegant Saint-Julien

A cooler 2011 vintage resulted in lighter, fresh wines with aromatic precision. Branaire-Ducru’s terroir brought finesse and structure to this vintage, highlighting its classic elegance.

2018 Château Branaire-Ducru 2018
2018
2018

Polished & Powerful Saint-Julien

A warm, sunny 2018 vintage in Bordeaux brought ripe, concentrated fruit balanced by natural acidity. Branaire-Ducru’s gravelly terroir contributed elegance and finesse to this powerful yet refined wine.

2019 Château Branaire-Ducru 2019
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2019

Bold & Expressive Saint-Julien

Warm and balanced conditions in 2019 yielded ripe, vibrant wines with depth and energy. Branaire-Ducru’s gravel soils ensured structure and aromatic lift in this standout vintage.

2020 Château Branaire-Ducru 2020
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2020

Refined & Balanced Saint-Julien

A warm 2020 vintage produced ripe, concentrated fruit, while cool nights preserved acidity and freshness. Branaire-Ducru’s gravelly soils contributed vibrancy and elegance to this balanced wine.

2021 Château Branaire-Ducru 2021
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2021

Lively & Approachable Saint-Julien

A cool and wet 2021 vintage resulted in lighter, fresher wines with lower alcohol. Branaire-Ducru’s traditional style ensured balance and aromatic lift in this vintage.

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