Chateau Branaire Ducru 2012, Saint Julien 4th Growth

Saint Julien EN 1855 4th Growth Classification

Grape Variety:

68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Critic Reviews:

JamesSuckling.com: 91 Points

A clean and fresh wine with blueberry, mineral and floral character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a crisp finish. This is a very refined and beautiful Branaire. Better in 2017.

Wine Advocate-Parker : 90 Points

Deep ruby/purple, with sweet cranberry, mulberry and raspberry/blueberry fruit, this is always a distinctive St.-Julien and the 2012 has managed to avoid any of the hollowness or harsh tannins that can afflict some of the Médocs. It is elegant, well-made and an outstanding effort in this vintage. Drink it over the next 15 or more years.

Wine Enthusiast: 93-95 Points 

Outer quote mark Full of ripe Cabernet tannins, this is a structured wine that’s chunky in character. It elegantly balances fruit and structure, resulting in a wine that’s sure to be impressive. Inner quote mark