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2019 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Julien by Château Branaire-Ducru, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Ready, but will improve
Product: 20198070322
2019 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Julien by Château Branaire-Ducru, Bordeaux

Description

This is our first St Julien made by Château Branaire-Ducru. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, but an almost equal dose of Merlot ensures a soft, approachable style. The nose is perfumed and fruit-driven, with raspberries and blackberries lifted by floral aromas and a hint of menthol. The palate is juicy and moreish, with blackcurrants layered upon hedgerow berries and vibrant redcurrants. The tannins are generous but silky, bringing structure and depth. Enjoy it with roast vegetables or chicken, though it certainly holds its own alongside a leg of lamb. 

Georgina Haacke, Bordeaux Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd 

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 13.5
Maturity Ready, but will improve
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Branaire-Ducru

About this wine

Château Branaire-Ducru

Classified as a fourth growth in 1855, Ch. Branaire-Ducru makes pure and classic St Julien. The estate has recently passed from father to son: the widely respected Patrick Maroteaux – who had served at various times as president of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and the St Julien appellation – sadly passed away in 2017. His son François-Xavier has picked up the baton and continues his father’s legacy. The Maroteaux family bought the property in 1988 and have invested considerably in the vineyard and winery since. Superstar consultant Eric Boissenot advises here, as he does with many of the Left Bank’s top estates, including the Médoc’s four first growths.
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