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Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2014 - Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux

Red

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Yves Beck

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94/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

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94/100

Le Figaro

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94/100

Wine Enthusiast

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93/100

James Suckling

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16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

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1*Étoile

Hachette

elegant
purity
subtle
truffled and stuffed poularde
grand cru classé
success

"Sophisticated, pure style!"

"Purplish purple. Fruity, spicy bouquet with elegant notes of cinnamon, licorice and a hint of caramel. On aeration, the fruit subtly reveals itself, with hints of dark berries. Crisp, creamy attack. On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-balanced. It is endowed with subtle tannins that reveal themselves on the finish and give a beautiful dimension to the wine." (Yves Beck 2018) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Features

Estate

Château Branaire-Ducru

Cuvée

4ème Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2014

Designation

Saint-Julien

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Deep quaternary gravel soils over clay

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

In temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 26-28°C. Maceration for 3 weeks

Breeding

16 to 20 months in barrels (2/3 new)

Alcohol content

13 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep, dense color

Nose

Ripe and generous, with notes of blackcurrant, violet, vanilla and a touch of leather.

Mouth

Fruit, aromatic complexity and density with a complex finish.

Serve

Decant at 18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink from

2022

Drink before

2040

Production

Approx. 13,000 cases

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with refined dishes such as red or white meats, game...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 16/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the wine:

Powerful nose of cedar and spices, with hints of pepper and creosote. Less vinous than others, but subtle in its tannin and aftertaste.

About the domain :

This cru, located just opposite Château Beychevelle, has been completely taken over 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

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

The deep color shows youthful purple highlights. Intense and fine, the bouquet is divided between blackcurrant, cherry and spices (vanilla and liquorice), the legacy of 18 months in barrel. Round on the attack, the palate is supported by harmonious tannins with a velvety texture. A precise, well-constructed wine with enough substance to age gracefully.

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 a prime terroir whose viticultural potential was recognized as early as the end of the 17th century, when Jean-Baptiste Braneyre purchased 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.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Domain rated 4*Stars (top-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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of 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.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2017 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Spicy, rich and full of ripe fruit, this wine has great potential. It is structured and dense, yet stylishly elegant. Blackberry dominates the tannins to create a wine that is both concentrated and fruity. Drink from 2022.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

This is a slightly shy, medium-weight wine that is anything but flashy. If you have a little patience, it has plenty of subtlety and sophistication.

Le Figaro vins

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2015 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

A wine a little less dense than others in appearance, but elegant, well-constructed, though not very expressive at this stage, but that's not a fault. Pure and straightforward. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It will evolve well over time.

Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Purplish purple. Fruity, spicy bouquet with elegant notes of cinnamon, licorice and a hint of caramel. On aeration, the fruit subtly reveals itself, with hints of dark berries. Crisp, creamy attack. On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-balanced. Subtle tannins reveal themselves on the finish, giving the wine a beautiful dimension. Only the fruity intensity is still behind, but given the material present, this is only a matter of time. 2022-2042

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Wine rated (2017 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Intense, dark color. Very aromatic nose, with fresh, ripe fruit. Slender, suave mouthfeel from the outset, tasty and delicately fatty in the middle. It evolves with great taste towards great length, without any tannic angle. A very good wine.

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