Branaire Ducru: Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru 2009

Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru 2009

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96+
100
2
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 28%, Petit Verdot 4%, Cabernet Franc 3%
5
rød, tør
Modnet
13,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2023–2050
Pakket ind i: 12 OHK
9
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
3
Lobenberg: 96+/100
Parker: 96/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 96/100
Decanter: 95/20
Suckling: 95/100
6
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Saint Julien
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru 2009

96+
/100

Søde vilde bær i næsen, efterfulgt af frisk blomme og søde ribs. Kvæde og moden pære ved siden af kirsebær, efterfulgt af mørk mælkechokolade og dominikansk tobak. Mørk, sød, rødfrugtet mund, masser af Saint Julien med røde kirsebær, skovjordbær, ribs og friske blommer. Meget silkeblød, superpolerede tanniner, levende friskhed og en stor, rødfrugtet spænding. En charmeoffensiv. Grandios harmoni og balance, utrolig fin finish, en af de mest fængende og velsmagende af dette års store Saint Juliens. Ikke Leovilles enorme kraft, men er det virkelig nødvendigt for en fremragende Saint Julien? 96+/100

96
/100

Parker om: Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru

Haut couture becomes a wine! This dense purple wine has the tell-tale notes of flowers and pencil shavings, and its broad aromatics are intense and totally captivating. Powerful, rich, and full, but less tannic than the 2005 and more opulent, this is a dazzling Branaire to drink between 2017-2035. 96/100

96
/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru

The 2009 Branaire-Ducru is another killer wine from this vintage that’s drinking spectacularly well at age 10. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it’s still ruby/purple color is followed by a huge nose of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, cedar box, and even a hint of forest floor. Full-bodied, broad, expansive, and layered on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a blockbuster finish. This incredible wine can be enjoyed any time over the coming 2-3 decades or more. Bravo! 96/100

95
/20

Decanter om: Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru

A nose of inviting chocolate powder and dark fruits - very specifically aromatic, after a few minutes the soft florals and medicinal herbs come into play. Super sleek, but not round to begin with, more direct and focussed, it starts to open up after a few minutes. Tannins are well integrated and this has a vein of salty, spiciness that is persistent and direct, straight through the middle holding everything in its place. Still feels so young and tense - this hasn't hit its stride yet, still coiled but with clear elegance on show. It feels so delicate but in a powerful way. Utterly charming, sticky, sweet, juicy and spicy. A clear 'classic' hit! 95/100

95
/100

Suckling om: Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru

Gorgeous aromas of dark berries and wet earth, with hints of graphite. Full body, with juicy, chewy tannins and a long rich, fruity, and succulent finish. Best ever from here. Try in 2019. 95/100

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Branaire Ducru

De 50 hektar vinmarker på Château Branaire-Ducru er opdelt i små parceller og beplantet med 70 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc og 3 % Petit Verdot. Druerne høstes i hånden, afstilkes fuldstændigt og vinificeres derefter i ca. tre uger. En tredjedel af udbyttet gennemgår...

Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Cru 2009