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Vintage | Wine 1966 |
Classification | Médoc - 4ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Julien |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Branaire Ducru |
Country | France |
Château Branaire Ducru is a fourth classified growth (classification of Bordeaux wines in 1855) of the Saint-Julien appellation in Médoc. The vineyard extends over nearly 60 hectares of vines. Château Branaire-Ducru is today one of the jewels of Saint Julien. This Grand Cru Classé is sought after for its very pure red fruit. Its typical composition of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, opens with dazzling aromas of raspberry and blackberry, before becoming more complex on the palate with delicate nuances of mineral, pencil lead, smoke and flowers. of spring… The Château also produces a second wine: Duluc de Branaire Ducru.
The best vintages of Château Branaire Ducru are 1975, wines of 1982, 1989 vintage wines, the 1995 vintage and the 1996 vintage. The wines of 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 are also exceptional. Finally, the great vintages of 2009, vintage 2010 and the 2015 vintage are great vintages.
CHÂTEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE 1966
Saint Julien
CHÂTEAU LES GRANDES MURAILLES 1966
Saint Emilion
Corton
Pessac Leognan
Puisseguin Saint Emilion
PERRIER JOUET Blason de France 1966
Champagne
Saint Emilion
Saint Julien
Pomerol
Champagne
A surprise and a delight. Fragrant. Touch of spice and elegance.