The vineyards that produce Branaire-Ducru Haut-Médoc are located in the neighboring Saint-Julien. Technological advances in the vat room, and in particular gravity, enable to produce a wine in the same spirit as Saint-Julien: purity of fruit, balance and elegance of substance. Slender and brilliantly slender, the palate is melted and supple, with very fine, already well-integrated tannins. tannins.
Features
Estate
Château Branaire-Ducru
Cuvée
Le Haut Médoc de Branaire-Ducru
Vintage
2015
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
55% de Merlot, 45% de Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
3.5 hectares of vines on a plateau of fine gravel in the commune of Cussac, next to Saint-Julien.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
The vat room's advanced technology, particularly gravity, enables us to produce a wine in the same spirit as our Saint-Julien wines: purity of fruit, balance and elegance of substance.
Breeding
Approximately 12 months in barrels, following the tradition used in the Grands Crus.
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
A beautiful complexity of red and black fruits, with great precision and fine spicy notes.
Mouth
Smooth, supple, with very fine, well-integrated tannins
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2025
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with rabbit terrine, meat lasagne, meat pie, pâté de campagne, etc.
Château Branaire-Ducru
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
This cru, located just opposite Château Beychevelle, has been completely taken in hand by the Maroteaux family, who bought it in 1988. The wine, made from parcels spread over the entire appellation, requires rigorous blending, and a highly competent team. Its consistency is to be commended, as is that of the second wine, duluc.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Château (Directoire) and orangery (18th c.) with their pure lines, lovers of neo-classical architecture will be delighted by a visit to this beautiful estate, which rises on the hillside above Beychevelle. Composed of gravel, this is an ideal terroir, whose viticultural potential was recognized as early as the end of the 17th century, when Jean-Baptiste Braneyre bought the estate. Since 1988, the 60-hectare vineyard has belonged to the Maroteaux family, who have invested heavily to restore the estate to its former glory.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 4*Stars (Very high quality production)
About the domain :
A neighbor of Beychevelle, the château was bought in 1988 by a family group headed by Patrick Maroteaux; more than two-thirds of the 50 hectares planted are Cabernet Sauvignon and, in addition to Merlot and Cabernet Franc, some Petit Verdot. With the help of Philippe Dalhuin, technical director at the time, the wines became denser and more regular, without ever losing their soul. Philippe Dalhuin left for Mouton Rothschild in 2003, and was replaced by Jean-Dominique Videau, who has maintained his focus on quality ever since. New barrels, in particular, are always used sparingly.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
François-Xavier, son of the late Patrick Maroteaux, is now at the helm of this admirable estate. Branaire-Ducru has quietly climbed to the top and is now one of the Médoc's leading estates. In recent years, the château has benefited from first-rate technical equipment. Due to the nature of its terroir, Branaire-Ducru cannot produce a wine as full-bodied as those produced by the three Léovilles; it plays on a different register, with more finesse and suppleness, while ageing admirably. Recent vintages have reached a remarkable level.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JULIEN R. Published on 16/01/2022
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