Chateau Branaire Ducru 2014

Chateau Branaire-Ducru’s 120 acres is located in the St. Julien region of France and has such famous neighbors as Cheateau Gruaud-Larose, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou and Chateau Beychevelle.

The name, given by the former owner Monsieur Ducru, means “beautiful pebbles”. One of the main features of the vineyard is its richness in pebbles which contribute to the greatness of so many wines of the Medoc.

An attractive bouquet of red and black fruit, lovely and fresh, clear-cut and complex. Dense and round on the palate, it is powerful yet elegant.

94 Points – Wine Enthusiast

Spicy, rich and full of ripe fruit, this wine has great potential. It is structured and dense while bringing out a stylish elegance. Blackberry fruit dominates the tannins to create a wine that has both concentration and fine fruit.

93 Points – Wine Spectator

Very pure and expressive, featuring lovely violet and cassis aromas and flavors that stream forth, backed by light anise and graphite hints. Maintains a fresh feel through the finish, with light minerality engaging with the fruit.

92 Points – James Suckling

This is very nicely done with currants and hints of dark chocolate and cedar on the nose and palate. Its medium-to full-bodied with polished, creamy tannins and a delicious finish.