Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France 1996 3L
90
Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France 1996 3L
1996
Bottle (3L)
Regular price$ 58240
$ 582.40
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Dark red with a hint of amber at the rim. Aromatic nose of red cherry, cedar, graphite and orange peel, complicated by a leafy note. Fresh, clean flavors of redcurrant and spicy herbs linger well on the juicy, high-acid finish. Improved considerably in the glass, showing sneaky concentration and depth. This is a lovely example of a Bordeaux made in a past, cooler era, with Cabernet grapes that were most likely not completely ripe. However, the mild leafy character adds complexity and refinement. Harvested between September 23 and October 8.
90 Pts Int'l Wine Cellar
DIRECT IMPORT: PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS TO FULFILL
Characteristics
- Savory and Classic
Pairs well with
Beef and Venison
Wine Critic Scores
90
Int'l Wine Cellar