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2018 Château Branaire-Ducru

Sale price $65.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

A near-perfect growing season makes the 2018 Château Branaire-Ducru a textbook example of Saint-Julien’s potential for balance and complexity. The estate’s deep gravel soils promote drainage, ensuring purity and precision in the fruit, while sustainable farming enhances freshness. Aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and cedar lead to a layered palate of ripe blackberry, licorice, and graphite, with silky tannins and remarkable length.


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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity

Critic Reviews
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Very attractive aromas of currants, tile and sandalwood with black and red currants. It’s full-bodied with a tight, dense center-palate that remains closed in and tight. Yet there is underlying seriousness and length to this. Perhaps the greatest Branaire-Ducru ever made. Try after 2026.

James Suckling
95

A deceptively smooth texture and black fruits hide a wine that has great density and richness. Firm tannins lie beneath the ripeness. They will allow this wine to age, giving future concentration and depth. Drink the wine from 2027.

Wine Enthusiast
94

Pure and driven, with expressive cassis and plum puree aromas and flavors carried by a graphite edge and backed with applewood, licorice root and tobacco notes. Lovely energy throughout. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2037. 18,000 cases made.

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2018 Château Branaire-Ducru
2018 Château Branaire-Ducru Sale price $65.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

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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.

2018 Château Branaire-Ducru 2018
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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.

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.

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.

2019 Château Branaire-Ducru Duluc de Branaire-Ducru 2019
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2019

Juicy & Accessible Saint-Julien

Warm 2019 conditions provided ripe, expressive fruit, while Branaire-Ducru’s secondary parcels ensured a lighter, approachable style with freshness and charm.

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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2016 Château Branaire-Ducru 2016
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Structured Year, Gravel Precision

2016 saw a wet spring followed by an ideal dry, sunny summer and cool harvest nights. Branaire’s deep gravel soils ensured drainage and even maturity. A vintage of exceptional equilibrium driven by site and season.

2023 Château Branaire-Ducru 2023
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2023

Classic Balance, Extended Ripening

2023 brought more moderate weather patterns and a longer ripening window, favoring elegance and aromatic lift. The gravelly soils of Branaire helped maintain finesse and structure. A poised vintage with classic Left Bank character.

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