Results for: "Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2009, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux"

The 2009 Branaire-Ducru is another killer wine from this vintage that’s drinking spectacularly well at age 10. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it’s still ruby/purple color is followed by a huge nose of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, cedar box, and even a hint of forest floor. Full-bodied, broad, expansive, and layered on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a blockbuster finish. This incredible wine can be enjoyed any time over the coming 2-3 decades or more. Bravo!

Bid on this 5-bottle lot of 2005 Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien (95JS, 95WE, 94ST, 94VN, 93JD, 93RP, 92DC, 92WS, 91JA). Wine Enthusiast: "This is opulent, but with restraint. The fruit is rich, black and delicious. Touches of spice and wood are present, lending complexity to the ripe fruits and balanced tannins. Impressive. (RV)" (06/2008)