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Château Brainaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2017
  • Château Brainaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2017
  • Château Brainaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2017
Château Brainaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2017

Château Brainaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2017

Wine at a glance:

Red

Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Medium Bodied

13.0

Slight oak flavour
Classic Saint-Julien wine full of blackcurrant and cedary notes.
£78.00
Who makes it?

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
How is it made?

The 2017 is a blend of 65 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 percent Merlot, four and a half percent Cabernet Franc and six and a half percent Petit Verdot. Ageing is for 20 months in 50% new oak.
What does it taste like?

There is a slight earthy note to the nose, mingled with red fruit and spice. Medium-bodied, the palate has stylish, juicy fruit with grippy soft tannins and a core of ethereal acidity and freshness. It finishes with a consistent, saline minerality and a long, fine finish. Very charming.
Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon France Merlot Red Wine Wine

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