Chateau Branaire-Ducru

Chateau Branaire-Ducru

Located on the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle plateau, Château Branaire-Ducru comprises of fifty hectares of exceptional terroir. Unique in their mineral makeup, the soils of the estate make up the cornerstone of their wines’ exceptional quality. Classified as one of Medoc’s Grand Crus since 1855, the Chateau’s prestige is based upon their unwavering quality of fruit, steadfast attention to detail in the vineyard and winery and the outstanding wines they’ve produced for decades. The majority of plantings are devoted to Cabernet Sauvignon, with this varietal making up 70% of the estate, followed by Merlot (22%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (4%). The vines average 35 years of age and are all harvested by hand. Château Branaire produces two wines, the Grand Vin and a second wine. The grand vin Château Branaire (often referred to as Château Branaire Ducru) averages about 15,000 cases per year. Branaire uses a novel (for the area) gravity-flow style winery to minimize damage to the grapes as they are processed. The wines go through primary fermentation for about three weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. About 1/3 of the production undergoes malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. Once fermentation is complete the wines are transferred into oak barrels (50% new oak) for 18–24 months of aging. The estate also produces about 7,000 cases of the second wine, Duluc de Branaire-Ducru.
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Chateau Branaire-Ducru
Located on the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle plateau, Château Branaire-Ducru comprises of fifty hectares of exceptional terroir. Unique in their mineral makeup, the soils of the estate make up the cornerstone of their wines’ exceptional quality. Classified as one of Medoc’s Grand Crus since 1855, the Chateau’s prestige is based upon their unwavering quality of fruit, steadfast attention to detail in the vineyard and winery and the outstanding wines they’ve produced for decades. The majority of plantings are devoted to Cabernet Sauvignon, with this varietal making up 70% of the estate, followed by Merlot (22%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (4%). The vines average 35 years of age and are all harvested by hand. Château Branaire produces two wines, the Grand Vin and a second wine. The grand vin Château Branaire (often referred to as Château Branaire Ducru) averages about 15,000 cases per year. Branaire uses a novel (for the area) gravity-flow style winery to minimize damage to the grapes as they are processed. The wines go through primary fermentation for about three weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. About 1/3 of the production undergoes malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. Once fermentation is complete the wines are transferred into oak barrels (50% new oak) for 18–24 months of aging. The estate also produces about 7,000 cases of the second wine, Duluc de Branaire-Ducru.
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    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2016
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016
    "The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% ..."
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    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018
    "A beautiful Saint-Julien, the 2018 Château Branaire-Ducru reveals a deep purp..."
    $134.40
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    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 1.5L
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 1.5L
    "A beautiful Saint-Julien, the 2018 Château Branaire-Ducru reveals a deep purp..."
    $275.80
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    • James Suckling
      95 points
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      92 points
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    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2021
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2021
    "A prestigious wine, "Cru Classé" with the soul forged by three centuries of h..."
    $99.00
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    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2022
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.3% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2022
    "Château Branaire-Ducru is a renowned winery located in the Saint-Julien appel..."
    $130.00
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    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2022 Magnum
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.3% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire Ducru 2022 Magnum
    "Château Branaire-Ducru is a renowned winery located in the Saint-Julien appel..."
    $275.00
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    Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2010
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2010
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2010
    "Château Branaire-Ducru is a wine estate based the Saint-Julien appellation, i..."
    $215.00
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    Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2009
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2009
    • Brand Château Branaire-Ducru
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2009
    "Grand-Puy Ducasse 2009 has intense color with ruby and purple hues. The aroma..."
    $252.00
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